To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8292

Bill 117 hr 8292, also known as the "Puerto Rico Electric Grid Rebuilding Report Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by Puerto Rico in rebuilding its electric grid following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. The bill requires a report to be submitted to Congress detailing Puerto Rico's progress in rebuilding the electric grid and outlining the efforts being made by the Federal Government to expedite this process.

The report must include information on the current status of the electric grid in Puerto Rico, including the percentage of the population that has access to electricity, the number of homes and businesses that are still without power, and any obstacles that are hindering the rebuilding efforts. Additionally, the report must outline the specific actions being taken by the Federal Government to support Puerto Rico in rebuilding its electric grid, such as providing funding, technical assistance, and logistical support.

The purpose of this bill is to ensure transparency and accountability in the rebuilding process, as well as to provide Congress with the information needed to assess the effectiveness of the Federal Government's efforts in helping Puerto Rico recover from the devastation of Hurricane Maria. By requiring a detailed report on Puerto Rico's progress in rebuilding its electric grid, this legislation aims to facilitate a more efficient and coordinated response to the ongoing crisis in Puerto Rico.

Congressional Summary of HR 8292

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to report to Congress on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and on the federal government's efforts to expedite such rebuilding.

Such report must contain

an analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's electric grid,
an analysis of the state of Puerto Rico's renewable energy generation and storage capacities,
recommendations for power companies and governments to reduce the number of outages and blackouts,
proposals for legislative actions and funding needed to improve the process of fund disbursement for critical projects related to electric grids, and
a plan for expediting such rebuilding by not later than three months after the report is submitted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8292

Bill HR 8292 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 5, 2022. Bill HR 8292 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 5, 2022. Bill HR 8292's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of July 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8292

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8292

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8292

To require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes.