Streamline the federal permitting process for solar energy projects on public lands.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SOLAR Act?
The SOLAR Act, introduced as H.R. 1592, has been in the House Committee on Agriculture since March 27, 2025. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This bill has seen no recorded action since March 27, 2025, which follows the common pattern of legislative inactivity.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SOLAR Act (H.R. 1592 (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 H.R. 7923 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7923 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Mike Bost (R-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.