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Proposed Navy Electrical Grid Resilience Pilot Program

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6071

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would authorize $10,000,000 in federal spending for the Department of the Navy to upgrade utility infrastructure at specific military installations over a five-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of the Navy

The agency is tasked with selecting installation sites, commissioning the pilot program, and submitting a performance report.

Congressional defense committees

These committees are designated to receive the performance evaluation report one year after the composite poles are installed.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Curtis has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would create a pilot program to replace wood utility poles with modular composite poles at Navy installations. The program targets locations prone to extreme weather, such as high winds, ice, and wildfires, and includes a $10 million funding authorization.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would authorize $10,000,000 in federal spending for the Department of the Navy to upgrade utility infrastructure at specific military installations over a five-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this pilot program?

The program aims to test the performance of as replacements for wood poles at Navy installations that frequently experience electrical outages due to extreme weather or environmental factors.

How much money is allocated for this project?

The amendment authorizes $10,000,000 to be to the Secretary of the Navy to carry out the pilot program.

How long will this program last?

The authority to carry out the pilot program terminates five years after the date of the Act's enactment.

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Infrastructure Material Modernization

The amendment signals a move toward testing modular composite materials as a direct replacement for traditional wood utility poles in high-risk military environments.

Department of the Navy

Connected Entities

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personMr. Curtis“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of the Navy“Responsible for commissioning the pilot program and selecting installation sites”Map →

Sources

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