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US HR8312

US HR8312
To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural disasters, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
07/07/2022
In Committee
07/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical elec- tric grid infrastructure that is vulnerable to natural dis- asters, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a Natural Disaster Grid Mitigation Map that identifies critical electric grid infrastructure, such as high-voltage transmission lines, that is vulnerable to natural disasters like wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes. The bill requires the Secretary to annually develop a report analyzing the vulnerability of this critical infrastructure and identifying the high-risk areas for potential energy disruptions caused by natural disasters. The report will be made available to other federal agencies to consider when funding disaster mitigation and resiliency efforts.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/07/2022)

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