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HR9541FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

The POWER Act of 2024

Original title: POWER Act of 2024

December 10, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

It changes federal disaster assistance rules to allow utilities to combine power restoration with long-term infrastructure hardening, potentially reducing future outage risks for residents in disaster-prone areas.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Electric utilities

They gain the ability to perform hazard mitigation activities alongside emergency power restoration without losing eligibility for other federal assistance.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill allows electric utility companies to perform work at the same time they are restoring power after a disaster, without losing their eligibility for other federal disaster recovery funds.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

It changes federal disaster assistance rules to allow utilities to combine power restoration with long-term infrastructure hardening, potentially reducing future outage risks for residents in disaster-prone areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill provide new funding for utilities?
The bill does not explicitly appropriate new money; rather, it clarifies that utilities can combine work with emergency restoration work without losing eligibility for other federal aid.
Who is eligible for this assistance?
Electric utility facilities that receive assistance for emergency power restoration under .

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Lobbying Activity

CURE SMA

$75,000

Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$100,000

2024

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power.

Protect Democracy United (fka UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)

$100,000

2024

GOVERNMENT ISSUES

In support of proper enforcement of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and proper use of recess appointments powers. In support of increasing federal election funding, including funding for protection of elections officials. In support of the Right to Vote Act. In support of protecting the right to vote and preparation for/prevention of election subversion and certification issues. In support of reform to the Insurrections Act. In support of preventing abuse of executive power, including restoring Congress as a meaningful check on executive authority. In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to H.R. 9495 (Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) provision of empowering unilateral revocation of tax-exempt status of U.S. non-profits In opposition to Schedule F reforms weakening the federal civil work service. In support of the PRESS Act to protect journalists from court-ordered disclosure of sources in the absence of a threat of imminent violence or terrorism threat against the U.S. In support of checks against the weaponization of the Department of Justice In support of an amendment to the constitution regarding the presidential pardon power.

Sponsors

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Integration of Mitigation and Restoration

The bill explicitly seeks to bridge the gap between immediate emergency response and long-term infrastructure hardening by allowing them to occur concurrently.

Connected Entities

personHoyle of OregonIntroducer of the billMap →
bill_number9541Bill numberMap →
bill_number42 U.S.C. 5170bSection of the Stafford Disaster Relief Act being amendedMap →
organizationU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSource of the documentMap →
personEzellCo-sponsor of the billMap →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz20
    Current news / social attention level

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