Bill > S2377

This bill, the Energy Infrastructure Act, proposes to invest in the energy and outdoor infrastructure of the United States to deploy new and innovative technologies, update existing infrastructure to be reliable and resilient, and secure energy infrastructure against physical and cyber threats. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing programs to improve grid resilience and reliability, including grants to states and Indian Tribes to carry out projects to reduce the risk of power outages and enhance the resilience of the electric grid. - Providing funding and establishing programs to support carbon capture, utilization, storage, and transportation infrastructure, hydrogen research and development, nuclear energy infrastructure, and hydropower. - Expanding data collection and analysis on energy use, electric vehicles, and critical minerals to inform energy policy and planning. - Providing funding and establishing programs to improve energy efficiency and building infrastructure, including through grants, revolving loan funds, and training programs. - Authorizing funding and establishing programs to address abandoned mine lands, reduce wildfire risk, and restore ecosystems. - Providing funding and establishing programs to support water infrastructure projects, including for storage, groundwater, recycling, and desalination. - Extending and modifying the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act to support rural communities. Overall, the bill aims to invest in a range of energy, infrastructure, and natural resource initiatives to enhance the reliability, resilience, and sustainability of the nation's energy and environmental systems.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2377/all-info