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H.R. 244

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To provide for the security of critical energy infrastructure.
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Committee
Latest Action · January 14, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
January 7, 2009
Cosponsors (1)
0D 1R
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Instructs the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress on the Secretary's review of the fuel supply plan components of state evacuation plans and the National Capital region. Prescribes report contents. Authorizes the Secretary, during any federally declared emergency or disaster, to provide direct assistance to private sector entities that operate critical energy infrastructure, including refineries. Allows such assistance to include emergency preparation and recovery assistance, particularly power generation equipment, other protective or emergency recovery equipment, assistance to restore access to water, power, or other raw materials, and transportation and housing for critical employees. Establishes in the Treasury the Critical Energy Assurance Account.

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