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“On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.”
This amendment requires the Department of Energy to include a specific security check in its study of the U.S. power grid. It asks officials to report on whether hiring noncitizens at power plants or electricity transmission facilities creates any safety or security risks.
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“On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.”
This amendment requires the Department of Energy to include a specific security check in its study of the U.S. power grid. It asks officials to report on whether hiring noncitizens at power plants or electricity transmission facilities creates any safety or security risks.
This matters because it signals a concern about internal security and foreign influence within the nation's critical infrastructure. It could lead to future changes in how utility companies hire staff or vet employees.
The Department of Energy is primarily affected as it must conduct the research, while utility companies and noncitizens working in the energy sector may see increased scrutiny.