House Bill 5135
117th Congress(2021-2022)
GRID Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 31, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5135
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Guaranteeing Resilient Installations for Defense Act of 2021 or the GRID Act of 2021
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement a two-year pilot program to address vulnerabilities at critical defense facilities and their associated defense critical electric infrastructure.
DOD is authorized to make grants, enter into cooperative agreements, and supplement funds to support mitigating actions that address such vulnerabilities.
DOD must select at least three military installations that are designated as critical defense facilities to carry out the pilot program.
The Government Accountability Office must conduct a review and report on the pilot program.
August 31, 2021
09/01/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
08/31/2021
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
08/31/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 1, 2023 8:18:43 PM