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S. 1429: POWER Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-04-10
SponsorSen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Policy areaEmergency Management
Cosponsors6
Latest action2025-04-10 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last updated2026-04-13

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-10):

Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act of 2025 or the POWER Act of 2025

This bill authorizes electric utilities receiving certain emergency assistance for the restoration of power to also carry out cost-effective hazard mitigation activities in combination with the power restoration activities.  

Additionally, the bill specifies that electric utilities receiving such assistance for a facility may, if otherwise eligible, also receive hazard mitigation assistance for the same facility under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program. 

Cosponsors (6)

NameParty / state
Margaret Wood Hassan D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Richard Blumenthal D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Roger F. Wicker R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Andy Kim D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK] R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-04-10
Mike Rounds R SD 2025-05-05

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1429 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 1429?

S. 1429 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: POWER Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1429 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).