Improve the reliability and security of the energy grid in the Pacific Northwest region.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Northwest Energy Security Act?
The Northwest Energy Security Act, introduced as S. 182 on January 21, 2025, sits in the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort follows a similar bill that expired in the previous session after no action was taken since March 22, 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Northwest Energy Security Act (S. 182 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 966 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 966 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
James Risch (R-ID)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.