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Strengthening Power Grid: Fewer Weather-Related Outages

This act aims to make the national power grid more resilient to extreme weather conditions. This means citizens can expect fewer and shorter power outages, improving their daily safety and comfort. The changes are designed to protect against the effects of storms, heatwaves, or other weather phenomena.
Key points
Requires new standards to make the power grid more resilient to disruptions, including those caused by weather.
Establishes an education program for states and utilities on improving grid resilience.
Mandates a report to Congress with recommendations to minimize planned power outages due to extreme weather.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2854
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Utility Resilience and Reliability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2854.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires new standards to make the power grid more resilient to disruptions, including those caused by weather.
  • Establishes an education program for states and utilities on improving grid resilience.
  • Mandates a report to Congress with recommendations to minimize planned power outages due to extreme weather.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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