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Search Results: keywords:"energy infrastructure"

H. R. 6185 — To require coordination among Federal agencies on regulatory actions that affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.
March 19, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:885
H.R. 6185, titled the "Guaranteeing Reliable Infrastructure Development Act" or the "GRID Act," seeks to enhance coordination among Federal agencies when they propose regulations that could significantly impact the reliability of the bulk-power system in North America. It...
Simple Explanation
The GRID Act is a new rule that wants different parts of the government to talk to each other when making big changes that could mess up electricity systems, like the power lines that bring electricity to homes. It makes sure everyone shares their ideas and reasons, so nobody accidentally causes a big power problem and everyone can see what's happening.
H. R. 7073 — An Act To improve public-private partnerships and increase Federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:3,871
H.R. 7073, titled the "Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act," aims to boost collaboration between the public and private sectors to develop advanced technologies for pipeline systems in the U.S. The bill seeks to enhance research, development, and...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7073 is a plan to help people work together to make pipelines safer and better for the environment by giving money to support new ideas and projects. It also sets up special places and programs to study and improve how we use pipelines.
S. 3918 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid-enhancing technology, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,527
The bill, titled the “Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024,” directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create a shared savings incentive program. This program aims to return a portion of the financial savings from investments in grid-enhancing technology back to the...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give some money back to people who make new technology that improves the power grid, but only if the technology saves a lot of money—at least four times what it costs. It also plans to spend money each year to teach people how to use this new technology.
S. 4249 — To require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on access to operational energy by the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
May 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:700
S. 4249 requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the energy resources available to the U.S. Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region. The study will assess various factors such as current energy supply routes, potential threats to energy infrastructure, and influences on energy...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants the military boss to check how they can get energy, like electricity and fuel, in a faraway place called the Indo-Pacific. They'll look into safe ways to get this energy and make sure they don’t depend too much on other countries for it.
S. 870 — An Act To authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
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June 24, 2024
Status:Enrolled Bill
Congress:118
Words:18,507
S. 870 authorizes funding for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance programs, aiming to improve fire safety and response. The bill also focuses on advancing nuclear energy technology in the United States, supporting innovation, infrastructure, and...
Simple Explanation
S. 870 is a law that gives money to help firefighters do their job better and also tries to make nuclear power safer and more advanced, but some people worry about how the money will be spent and if all the rules are clear enough.
H. RES. 1157 — Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:314
H. RES. 1157 celebrates the profession of linemen and acknowledges their crucial contributions to public safety and the economy. It highlights the dangerous and essential work linemen do, often as first responders during emergencies, and supports the idea of declaring April...
Simple Explanation
This idea from Congress is to have a special day on April 18, 2024, to say thank you to linemen, who are brave people that help fix and keep the lights and electricity working safely. It’s kind of like celebrating superheroes who work really hard to make sure we have power!
H. R. 7348 — To interconnect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to its neighbors, and for other purposes.
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February 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,088
H.R. 7348, also known as the “Connect the Grid Act,” proposes to connect the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) with neighboring grids to enhance electric reliability and transfer capacity. The bill amends parts of the Federal Power Act to facilitate this...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7348 is a plan to help Texas share its electricity with its neighbors so everyone can have more reliable power. It wants to use more clean energy and connect with Mexico too, but it needs to be careful with spending money.
H. R. 8263 — To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:796
H.R. 8263, titled the “Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act,” seeks to amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to promote non-Federal hydropower development at Bureau of Reclamation projects. The bill allows for more extensive use of Bureau facilities for hydropower and modifies language...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to let people use special water facilities owned by the government to make electricity in a way that's fair and keeps things going smoothly. It makes sure the rules are clear about who can do this and who takes care of these special places.
H. R. 7624 — To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid-enhancing technology, and for other purposes.
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March 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,529
H.R. 7624, titled the "Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act of 2024," requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create a shared savings incentive program. This program aims to return a portion of the savings from investments in grid-enhancing technologies to the developers of...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to reward people who make new tools to help the electricity grid work better by giving them some of the money saved, and it asks for rules to keep it fair and safe for everyone using electricity.
H. RES. 1478 — Recognizing access to water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, broadband communications, and public transportation as basic human rights and public services that must be accessible, safe, justly sourced and sustainable, acceptable, sufficient, affordable, climate resilient, and reliable for every person.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,544
H. RES. 1478 is a resolution recognizing access to essential services like water, sanitation, electricity, heating, cooling, broadband, and public transportation as basic human rights. It highlights issues like the inadequacy and privatization of existing infrastructure, and calls for these...
Simple Explanation
This bill says that everyone should have safe and affordable access to basic things like water, electricity, and the internet, and the government wants to make sure these are not owned by private companies so that everyone can get them easily.
H. R. 9670 — To direct the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to, upon request, provide temporary assistance to States to help stabilize the electric grid, and for other purposes.
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September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:675
H. R. 9670, titled the “Emergency Electric Grid Stabilization Act,” proposes that the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, provide temporary assistance to U.S. States experiencing electric grid issues. This aid would be available within 10 days of a State’s...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9670 is a plan where the Army's engineers can quickly help any U.S. state that’s having trouble with their electricity by providing things like extra power or equipment, and they can use up to $1 billion to do it. The help continues until the state and the Army agree that the problem is fixed.

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