POWER Act of 2025
Click any stage to learn more about the legislative process.
Emergency Management
Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4] (D) — OR
Summary
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.
Legislative subjects
Electric power generation and transmission; Emergency Management
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Questions, answered
Ask questions about this bill. The AI can look up referenced laws and statutes to provide context. Try:
- “What existing laws does this bill amend?”
- “What are the main provisions of this bill?”
- “Who would be affected by this legislation?”