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POWER Act of 2024

1/3/2025, 8:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9541

The POWER Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 9541, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to the nation's power grid and energy infrastructure.

The main provisions of the POWER Act include measures to improve the resilience and reliability of the power grid, enhance cybersecurity protections for energy systems, and promote the development of clean energy technologies. The bill also aims to modernize the nation's energy infrastructure and promote energy efficiency.

Additionally, the POWER Act includes provisions to support the deployment of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, and to incentivize the adoption of electric vehicles. The bill also includes measures to promote energy storage technologies and improve the integration of renewable energy into the grid. Overall, the POWER Act of 2024 seeks to address the challenges facing the nation's energy infrastructure and promote a more sustainable and secure energy future. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help create jobs, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen national security. Opponents, however, have raised concerns about the cost of implementing the bill and its potential impact on the economy.

Current Status of Bill HR 9541

Bill HR 9541 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 9, 2024. Bill HR 9541 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 11, 2024.  Bill HR 9541's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9541

Total Number of Sponsors
14
Democrat Sponsors
14
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9541

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9541

POWER Act of 2024
POWER Act of 2024
Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2024
To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Faye Hoover

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1 year ago

This new bill is gonna make a big difference for me and my family. It's all about giving power back to the people and holding those in charge accountable. I'm all for it! #POWERAct2024 #UnitedStates #politics