HR. 164In Committee
POWER Act of 2025
Authorizes electric utilities restoring power with emergency assistance to also perform cost effective hazard mitigation and seek FEMA Public Assistance mitigation for the same facility
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Authorizes electric utilities restoring power with emergency assistance to also perform cost effective hazard mitigation and seek FEMA Public Assistance mitigation for the same facility
Key points
- Authorize hazard mitigation activities
- Allow FEMA mitigation assistance
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency Management