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Introduced
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
In Committee
10/31/2017
10/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Rebuilding Resilient Energy Systems Act of 2017 This bill permits amounts awarded under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for essential assistance, hazard mitigation, repair, restoration, and replacement of damaged facilities, federal assistance to individuals and households, and public assistance program alternative procedures to be used to build, repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace an energy system or building as a result of a major disaster or emergency designated by the President during calendar year 2017 in a manner that: is more resilient and more efficient; provides continuous flow of power to facilities critical to public health, safety, and welfare; maximizes the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies; and promotes lower energy bills. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): (1) shall designate a representative to coordinate with private entities interested in donating energy system technologies and services for such purposes following a major disaster or emergency, (2) is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Homeland Security in designating such representative, and (3) is encouraged to consult with the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding DOD's experience in building resilient power systems. Each National Laboratory, in coordination with DOE programs that provide assistance to states and industry, must make technical assistance available to federal, state, and local agencies and private entities interested in: (1) developing plans or providing guidance on the design of a resilient and efficient energy system or building; and (2) building, repairing, restoring, reconstructing, or replacing an energy system or building following a major disaster or emergency.
AI Summary
This bill permits amounts awarded under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be used to build, repair, restore, reconstruct, or replace an energy system or building following a major disaster or emergency designated by the President during 2017. The goal is to make these energy systems and buildings more resilient, efficient, and able to provide continuous power to critical facilities, while maximizing the use of clean energy resources and energy storage technologies, and promoting lower energy bills. The bill also requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate with private entities interested in donating energy system technologies and services, and encourages FEMA to coordinate with the Department of Energy and Department of Homeland Security. Additionally, the bill requires National Laboratories to provide technical assistance to federal, state, and local agencies and private entities interested in developing plans or guidance on resilient and efficient energy systems and buildings, as well as rebuilding efforts following a major disaster or emergency.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 10/31/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2041/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2041/BILLS-115s2041is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2041/BILLS-115s2041is.pdf.pdf |
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