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Protect American Power Infrastructure Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 1050

Bill 118 s 1050, also known as the Protect American Power Infrastructure Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security and resilience of the nation's power grid infrastructure.

The bill proposes several key measures to achieve this goal. Firstly, it calls for the establishment of a task force to assess the vulnerabilities of the power grid and develop strategies to address them. This task force would be composed of experts from various government agencies and industry stakeholders.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve information sharing and coordination between government agencies and private sector entities responsible for maintaining the power grid. This would help to ensure a more unified and effective response to potential threats or attacks on the infrastructure. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased funding for research and development of new technologies to enhance the security of the power grid. This would help to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensure that the infrastructure remains resilient in the face of evolving challenges. Overall, the Protect American Power Infrastructure Act aims to strengthen the security and reliability of the nation's power grid by promoting collaboration between government and industry, investing in new technologies, and enhancing overall preparedness for potential threats.

Congressional Summary of S 1050

Protect American Power Infrastructure Act

This bill prohibits certain transactions that involve using equipment used in bulk-power system substations, control rooms, or power generating stations to provide power for defense critical electric infrastructure in the United States if a foreign adversary owns or exercises influence over the equipment. Examples of such transactions include transactions that (1) involve equipment designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a foreign adversary; and (2) pose an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of such infrastructure. However, the Department of Energy may approve transactions if it designs or negotiates measures to mitigate such risks.

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Current Status of Bill S 1050

Bill S 1050 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1050 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023.  Bill S 1050's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1050

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1050

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1050

Protect American Power Infrastructure Act
Protect American Power Infrastructure Act
A bill to secure the bulk-power system in the United States.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1050

Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
FloridaRepublican
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
KansasRepublican
Tom Cotton
Tom Cotton
ArkansasRepublican

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