H.R.2271: Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced May 12, 2015
  • Latest Major Action May 15, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

2 (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Department of Energy (DOE), with or without notice, hearing, or report, to issue orders for emergency measures to protect the reliability of either the bulk-power system or the defense critical electric infrastructure whenever the President issues a written directive or determination identifying an imminent grid security emergency. Requires the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill

There are 2 statements associated with H.R.2271.

Bill Actions

Date Description
May 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 12, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 12, 2015

Introduced in the House by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio)

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