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Emergency Electric Grid Stabilization Act (H.R. 9670)

Original title: Emergency Electric Grid Stabilization Act

September 19, 2024

Energy Infrastructure Emergency Management Federal Funding

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation creates a new federal mechanism for states to access immediate, temporary power generation and technical resources during grid emergencies, backed by a $1 billion authorization for these operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State governments

States may request and receive federal technical and equipment assistance to stabilize their electric grids during emergencies.

Secretary of the Army

The Secretary is tasked with evaluating requests, providing assistance, and submitting monthly reports to Congress.

Electricity generation, transmission, or distribution entities

These entities must coordinate with the Secretary of the Army and the state during periods when federal assistance is being provided.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill authorizes $1 billion in federal funding to allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide emergency technical and equipment support to states experiencing failures or generation shortages. Upon request, the Secretary of the Army would deploy temporary assistance until the state's grid is deemed stable.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can request help under this bill?

Any 'affected State,' which includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories, provided they are experiencing a grid disruption due to generation shortages or equipment failure.

What kind of help can the Army provide?

The Secretary of the Army can provide technical assistance, temporary electricity generation, equipment, or other relevant support as deemed necessary.

How long does the federal assistance last?

Assistance continues until the Secretary of the Army, in coordination with the state, determines that the has been stabilized.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of the Army“Responsible for providing assistance to states”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Environment and Public Works“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill”Map →

organizationChief of Engineers“Works under the Secretary of the Army”Map →

personTorres of New York“Introduced the bill in the House of Representatives”Map →

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