United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 71 (111th)
Save America's Utility Infrastructure and Secure America Now Act of 2009
Introduced
6 January 2009
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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Summary
Save America's Utility Infrastructure and Secure America Now Act of 2009 - Amends the Federal Power Act to grant the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) enforcement powers with respect to electric reliability standards (currently such powers are exercised by an Electric Reliability Organization [ERO]). Revises penalty guidelines to subject to federal criminal law any person who violates a FERC-approved electric reliability standard. Requires FERC to issue a rule in connection with electric reliability standards to prohibit disturbances lasting greater than five days at certain substations (other than planned maintenance). Instructs the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to study and report to Congress on gaps in emergency planning preparedness and management regarding specified vulnerable populations.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 January 2009
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Introduced in House · EN · 6 January 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 January 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/71
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/71