Bill · H.R. 4338· House(119-HR-4338)
Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- Sponsored by
- Teresa Leger Fernandez
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Weather-Safe Energy Act of 2025 aims to create tools for electricity system planning and operational modeling. It directs the Secretary of Energy to develop an open-access digital tool called the "Weather-Safe Energy Platform." This platform will provide high-resolution meteorological and hydrological data to assist with energy planning. The bill also expands research into how extreme weather events affect electricity systems. Furthermore, it provides for technical assistance and training for various energy stakeholders. Finally, the Secretary is required to submit regular reports to Congress regarding the progress and use of these resources.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into scientific research?+5
The bill explicitly provides for research grants to institutions of higher education and research centers.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3
The bill enhances energy system resilience against extreme weather events through improved data and research.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires regular reports to Congress regarding the platform and research outcomes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Creation of the Weather-Safe Energy Platform: This open-access digital tool will provide high-resolution data on meteorological and hydrological variables to support electricity system planning and operational models (Section 2(b)).
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Improved Understanding of Extreme Weather: The bill supports research to enhance the understanding and modeling of how changes to extreme weather events affect electricity system planning and operations (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Research Funding Opportunities: The Secretary will provide funds through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements to research and development centers, institutions of higher education, and other independent research institutions (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Technical Assistance and Training: The bill provides for workshops, training sessions, and educational materials to help stakeholders understand how weather events affect electricity systems (Section 2(d)(2)(A)).
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Support for Stakeholder Needs: The Secretary is directed to include input from stakeholders, such as utility companies and municipalities, to ensure the platform meets their specific data needs (Section 2(b)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Students+2
- 4/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon