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POWER Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 2:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4781

Bill 117 HR 4781, also known as the POWER Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the electric power grid in the United States.

The POWER Act aims to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid by providing funding for research and development of new technologies. This includes investments in energy storage, grid modernization, and cybersecurity measures to protect against potential threats.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote the use of renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions by incentivizing the deployment of clean energy technologies. This includes provisions for tax credits and grants to support the development of renewable energy projects. Furthermore, the POWER Act includes measures to enhance the coordination and communication between federal, state, and local agencies in responding to power outages and other emergencies. This includes establishing a national strategy for grid resilience and requiring regular reports on the state of the electric grid. Overall, the POWER Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the electric power grid in the United States, promote the use of clean energy technologies, and improve the resilience and reliability of the grid in the face of potential threats and emergencies.

Congressional Summary of HR 4781

Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration Act of 2021 or the POWER Act of 2021

This bill addresses orphaned, abandoned, or idled oil and gas wells on federal, tribal, state, or private lands.

Specifically, the bill reauthorizes through FY2026 the program to remediate, reclaim, and close orphaned, abandoned, or idled oil and gas wells located on federal land.

Additionally, the Department of the Interior must establish a program to provide grants to states and Indian tribes to remediate, reclaim, and close orphaned oil and gas wells located on state, tribal, or private lands. In providing grants, priority must be given to states and Indian tribes that already have an established program to carry out such activities.

Finally, the Department of Energy must provide technical assistance to oil and gas producing states and Indian tribes to ensure practical and economical remedies for environmental problems caused by orphaned or abandoned oil and gas well sites on state, tribal, or private land.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4781

Bill HR 4781 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2021. Bill HR 4781 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 28, 2021.  Bill HR 4781's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. as of August 11, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4781

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4781

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight
- Environmental Protection
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Indian lands and resources rights
- Land use and conservation
- Oil and gas
- Pollution liability
- Small business
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4781

POWER Act of 2021
To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize a program to address orphaned, abandoned, or idled wells on Federal land, to establish a program to provide grants to States and Tribes to address orphaned wells, and for other purposes.
POWER Act of 2021
Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration Act of 2021

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4781

Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Thomas R. Suozzi
Thomas R. Suozzi
New YorkDemocrat
Guy Reschenthaler
Guy Reschenthaler
PennsylvaniaRepublican
August Pfluger
August Pfluger
TexasRepublican
Fred Keller
Fred Keller
PennsylvaniaRepublican
Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly
PennsylvaniaRepublican

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