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Strengthening Power Grid: Grant and Research Programs for Reliable Energy

This act aims to enhance the power grid's resilience against extreme weather and natural disasters. Citizens can expect fewer and shorter power outages, improving their daily lives and safety. Grant and research programs will support infrastructure modernization and new technology development.
Key points
The U.S. government will establish grant programs to help states and Indian Tribes fund projects that strengthen the electric grid.
Grant money can be used for technologies protecting against storms, fires, floods, as well as for undergrounding cables and vegetation management.
The act supports research into new technologies to improve the power grid's resilience against future threats.
The goal is to reduce the risk of power outages caused by extreme weather events like tornadoes, ice storms, or heat waves.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1432
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POWER ON Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1432.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government will establish grant programs to help states and Indian Tribes fund projects that strengthen the electric grid.
  • Grant money can be used for technologies protecting against storms, fires, floods, as well as for undergrounding cables and vegetation management.
  • The act supports research into new technologies to improve the power grid's resilience against future threats.
  • The goal is to reduce the risk of power outages caused by extreme weather events like tornadoes, ice storms, or heat waves.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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