Increase the capacity of the national power grid to improve reliability and lower energy costs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Connect the Grid Act?
The Connect the Grid Act is currently represented by H.R. 7728 and S. 3976, which have both been in committee since February 25, 2026, and March 2, 2026. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce must act next to move the bill forward, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the standard way most legislative proposals end without reaching a full vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Connect the Grid Act (H.R. 7728 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7348 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7348 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3855 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3855 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Greg Casar (D-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.