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Recognizing that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities, before facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available, is a threat to the reliability of the United States electric grid.
4/3/2025, 4:08 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 290
Bill 119 HRES 290, also known as the "Recognizing Threats to Electric Grid Reliability Act," addresses the potential risks associated with the premature retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities in the United States. The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that reliable electric generation facilities are available before retiring existing facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes.
The bill emphasizes that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities without adequate replacements could pose a threat to the reliability of the US electric grid. This is particularly concerning as the electric grid plays a crucial role in providing power to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the country.
By recognizing the potential risks associated with the premature retirement of electric generation facilities, the bill aims to promote the development and maintenance of a reliable and resilient electric grid. This includes ensuring that new facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available before retiring existing facilities. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 290 underscores the importance of careful planning and consideration when it comes to the retirement of electric generation facilities in order to safeguard the reliability of the US electric grid.
The bill emphasizes that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities without adequate replacements could pose a threat to the reliability of the US electric grid. This is particularly concerning as the electric grid plays a crucial role in providing power to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure across the country.
By recognizing the potential risks associated with the premature retirement of electric generation facilities, the bill aims to promote the development and maintenance of a reliable and resilient electric grid. This includes ensuring that new facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available before retiring existing facilities. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 290 underscores the importance of careful planning and consideration when it comes to the retirement of electric generation facilities in order to safeguard the reliability of the US electric grid.
Current Status of Bill HRES 290
Bill HRES 290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HRES 290 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025. Bill HRES 290's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 2, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 290
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 290
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 290
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