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Power Line Resiliency Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3717
Bill 117 HR 3717, also known as the Power Line Resiliency Act, aims to improve the resiliency of power lines in the United States. The bill focuses on ensuring that power lines are able to withstand extreme weather events and other challenges, in order to prevent widespread power outages and disruptions.
The bill includes provisions for the development of new technologies and practices to strengthen power lines, as well as funding for research and development in this area. It also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to address power line resiliency issues.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into power line resiliency efforts, in order to better prepare for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Overall, the Power Line Resiliency Act seeks to enhance the reliability and stability of the nation's power grid, ensuring that Americans have access to electricity even in the face of challenging circumstances.
The bill includes provisions for the development of new technologies and practices to strengthen power lines, as well as funding for research and development in this area. It also calls for increased coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to address power line resiliency issues.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of incorporating climate change considerations into power line resiliency efforts, in order to better prepare for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events. Overall, the Power Line Resiliency Act seeks to enhance the reliability and stability of the nation's power grid, ensuring that Americans have access to electricity even in the face of challenging circumstances.
Congressional Summary of HR 3717
Power Line Resiliency Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a five-year program to provide grants to electric utilities to (1) improve the performance or efficiency of a power line, (2) make a power line more resilient to an extreme weather event, or (3) otherwise ensure that an end-user has access to electricity during an extreme weather event.
DOE must prioritize providing grants to electric utilities that sell electricity in an area that has a history of extreme weather events.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3717
Bill HR 3717 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2021. Bill HR 3717 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2021. Bill HR 3717's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. as of June 7, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3717
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3717
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3717
Power Line Resiliency Act
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to provide grants to improve power lines.
Power Line Resiliency Act
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