Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 164 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Hoyle, Val T. (D-OR) (Introduced 01/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Center · DW-NOMINATE -0.23 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| Latest Action | 01/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (01/03/2025)
Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025
This bill authorizes electric utilities receiving certain emergency assistance for the restoration of power to also carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities in combination with the power restoration activities.
Additionally, the bill specifies that electric utilities receiving such assistance for a facility may, if otherwise eligible, also receive hazard mitigation assistance for the same facility under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program.
119 HR 164 EH: Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 164
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025 .
2.Essential assistance (a)In generalSection 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)Electric utilities (1)Hazard mitigation activitiesAn electric utility may carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities jointly or otherwise in combination with activities for the restoration of power carried out with assistance provided under this section. (2)Eligibility for additional assistance In any case in which an electric utility facility receives assistance under this section for the emergency restoration of power, the receipt of such assistance shall not render such facility ineligible for any hazard mitigation assistance under section 406 for which such facility is otherwise eligible.. (b)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall only apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives January 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 164 IH: Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 164IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESJanuary 3, 2025Ms. Hoyle of Oregon (for herself and Mr. Ezell) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureA BILLTo amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025 .2.Essential assistance(a)In generalSection 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)Electric utilities(1)Hazard mitigation activitiesAn electric utility may carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities jointly or otherwise in combination with activities for the restoration of power carried out with assistance provided under this section.(2)Eligibility for additional assistanceIn any case in which an electric utility facility receives assistance under this section for the emergency restoration of power, the receipt of such assistance shall not render such facility ineligible for any hazard mitigation assistance under section 406 for which such facility is otherwise eligible..(b)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall only apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act.
119 HR 164 : Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-01-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 164IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJanuary 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025 .2.Essential assistance(a)In generalSection 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170b) is amended by adding at the end the following: (e)Electric utilities(1)Hazard mitigation activitiesAn electric utility may carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities jointly or otherwise in combination with activities for the restoration of power carried out with assistance provided under this section.(2)Eligibility for additional assistance In any case in which an electric utility facility receives assistance under this section for the emergency restoration of power, the receipt of such assistance shall not render such facility ineligible for any hazard mitigation assistance under section 406 for which such facility is otherwise eligible..(b)ApplicabilityThe amendment made by subsection (a) shall only apply to amounts appropriated on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives January 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 01/03/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. |
| 01/04/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Graves moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H103-104) |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 164. |
| 01/13/2025 | House floor actions | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. |
| 01/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H168-169) |
| 01/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll no. 13). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H103) |
| 01/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 2 (Roll no. 13). (text: 1/13/2025 CR H103) |
| 01/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 01/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | POWER Act of 2025 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | POWER Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | POWER Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | POWER Act of 2025 |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee | 01/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | 01/03/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Emergency Management
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