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Bill lets utilities combine storm repairs with disaster-proofing upgrades

Passed one chamberH.R. 164Latest action

Sponsor: Val T. Hoyle · Representative · OR

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Official title: POWER Act of 2025

119th Congress

Topics: Government & democracy

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Utilities could rebuild damaged power equipment sturdier using disaster funds, and still qualify for separate hazard mitigation aid.

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What does this do?

The POWER Act of 2025 lets electric utilities pair emergency power-restoration funding with hazard mitigation upgrades, so damaged equipment can be rebuilt more disaster-resistant rather than just replaced as-is. It also clarifies that receiving emergency restoration funding does not disqualify a utility from separately receiving hazard mitigation funding.

Who does it affect?

Electric utility companies, particularly those in hurricane-, wildfire-, or ice storm-prone areas, are directly affected; residents and businesses in those areas may see indirect effects.

Why does it matter?

Removing the ambiguity between emergency and mitigation funding changes how utilities can plan and fund grid rebuilding after disasters. The changes apply only to federal funding approved after the law takes effect, not to past disaster relief.

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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jan 16, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Jan 16, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  1. House · · Roll call 13

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    Question
    On Motion to and Pass
    Result:
    Passed
    419
    Nay
    2
    0
    12

    Republicans 209 yes, 2 no, 7 not voting · Democrats 210 yes, 5 not voting

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