H.R. 5383 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2021Mr. McNerney introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Grid Hardening Act of 2021. 2. Reauthorization of Smart Grid Investment Matching Grant Program Section 1306 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17386) is amended— (1) in subsection (d), by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (10) and inserting after paragraph (8) the following: (9) The ability to use technology, equipment, or hardening measures to enable the electric grid to better withstand the effects of extreme weather, a wildfire, or any other natural disaster. ; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking 2008 through 2012 and inserting 2022 through 2026.