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119-hr-4990119th CongressWALLET

Wildfire Grid Resiliency Act

Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a DOE demonstration program to test technologies that make the electric grid more resilient to wildfires. It targets projects for vegetation-management monitoring and tools to improve first responder safety during electric grid emergencies.

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  • Families and wildfire-prone communities: Would see demonstration projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk and power interruptions through better vegetation monitoring.
  • First responders: Would gain access to technologies tested to enhance safety during grid-related emergency responses.
  • National Laboratories: Would be eligible for awards to design and host the demonstration projects under the program.

*Would authorize $10 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2029, totaling $40 million in authorized funding for the Resilience Accelerator Demonstration Program.*

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Testing wildfire-safe power grid tools

If enacted, the Energy Department would run a new program to test grid safety tools for wildfires. The Secretary would give awards to National Laboratories to run demonstrations. Projects could include tools to monitor vegetation and to keep first responders safer during grid emergencies. The bill would authorize $10 million each year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to fund these tests. Communities near wildfires could see fewer outages and safer responses.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

CA • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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