Bill · S. 4827· Senate(119-S-4827)
POWER ON Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Preventing Outages With Enhanced Resilience and Operations Nationwide Act of 2026 or the POWER ON Act of 2026. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cornyn and Mr. Padilla on June 18, 2026. Its main purpose is to reauthorize a specific program focused on preventing power outages and making the electric grid more resilient. Section 2 of the bill extends the reauthorization timeline for this program. Specifically, it changes a date from 2026 to 2031 and updates a funding or operational timeframe from 2022 through 2026 to the years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 32
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
Preventing power outages is particularly critical for seniors who rely on uninterrupted medical equipment and climate control.
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
Preventing outages ensures business continuity and protects commercial operations from revenue loss.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Reliable electricity is vital for individuals relying on home medical devices and assistive technologies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section extends the program aimed at preventing outages and enhancing electric grid resilience through the year 2031, which is a positive outcome because it keeps the grid improvement program active for an additional five years beyond the previous expiration date.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: Based strictly on the text provided in the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Seniors+3Good For Children+2Good For Farmers+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Union Workers+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Men+1Good For Students+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+2Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increases Federal Power+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 6/18/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California