Bills · HR 603
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 603Energy
Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the existing electricity grid can be vulnerable when one part experiences a major outage, especially from growing threats like extreme weather events, physical damage, or cyberattacks. Often, neighboring regions struggle to send enough power quickly to help, leading to widespread and prolonged blackouts.
If this bill becomes law, it would compel different parts of the grid to proactively improve their ability to send and receive power, making the entire system more resilient. This means greater power reliability for homes and businesses during crises, potentially saving money and lives. If it doesn't pass, the grid would continue to rely on current regional planning, which many argue isn't adequate to address modern challenges, leaving communities more exposed to future disruptions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue regulations within 24 months to establish processes for improving interregional electricity transfer capability.
This provision creates the legal framework and specific requirements for how grid connectivity and resilience will be enhanced across the nation.
PROVISION 02
Requires the regulations to establish a method for calculating existing power transfer capability and determining a minimum transfer capability between adjacent transmission planning regions.
This sets clear targets for how much electricity neighboring grid regions must be able to share to ensure reliability during various events and to achieve transmission benefits.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that transmission planning entities for adjacent regions file plans with FERC every 5 years (initial plan within 3 years of enactment) detailing how they will achieve minimum interregional transfer capability.
This ensures ongoing collaboration and investment in projects designed to connect different parts of the grid more effectively.
PROVISION 04
Requires the regulations to include a process for identifying, selecting, and allocating costs for interregional transmission projects needed to meet minimum capabilities.
This addresses the critical challenge of funding and fairly distributing the financial burden of large-scale grid infrastructure improvements.
PROVISION 05
Includes a requirement that the rulemaking process prevent the disclosure of information related to cyberattacks that could compromise electricity system security.
This safeguards sensitive information, protecting the grid from potential exploitation by malicious actors.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Introduced in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 603
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2025
Last actionJan 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025
House BillHR 603Energy
Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2025
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