On the recordDecember 2, 2015
Mr. Chairman, this amendment aims to address the threat of electromagnetic pulses and geomagnetic storms on the Nation's electric grid. While I agree that we should protect our Nation's electric grid, I don't agree that we should only focus on these high-impact, low- frequency events. There are many other threats, Mr. Chairman, to the grid that deserve just as much focus. The Franks amendment may undermine current FERC authority in the process for developing consistent technical standards for grid security already in place under Federal law. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Franks). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Poliquin The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 5 printed in House Report 114-359.
