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Federal Aid for Home Energy Storage to Boost Disaster Resilience.

This bill directs FEMA to offer financial assistance for installing home energy storage systems (batteries) in single-family residences. The goal is to help citizens maintain power and increase their resilience during natural disasters and emergencies, directly improving safety during crises. This aid is specifically limited to projects proven to be cost-effective for disaster preparedness.
Key points
Homeowners can apply for federal funds through FEMA programs to install fixed or portable energy storage systems (batteries).
The assistance aims to help homes keep power running during outages caused by natural disasters like floods or storms.
FEMA will only approve funding for projects that are determined to be cost-effective in improving disaster resilience.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9064
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2024-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Energy Storage for Resilient Homes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9064.

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 2024-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Homeowners can apply for federal funds through FEMA programs to install fixed or portable energy storage systems (batteries).
  • The assistance aims to help homes keep power running during outages caused by natural disasters like floods or storms.
  • FEMA will only approve funding for projects that are determined to be cost-effective in improving disaster resilience.
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. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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