Reliable Power Act
House Committee Advances Reliable Power Act, Giving Grid Regulator Veto Power Over Agency Rules
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
225–203
Key Points
- Creates a yearly long-term check of the power grid to see if we have enough plants and lines, in normal and extreme weather
- If there is a risk of not enough power, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission alerts agencies like Energy and Environmental Protection
- During that time, those agencies must send any draft rules that affect power plants to the commission for review first
- The commission can suggest changes if a rule could hurt reliability, and agencies cannot finish the rule until they respond and the commission says it likely will not harm reliability
- Aims to prevent blackouts and sudden price spikes, but could slow or change pollution rules or plant closures
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 347). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6000)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 347).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6006)
Vote Results
1 voteRelated News
3 articles
House GOP sets vote on bills to boost 'reliable' energy
The House will vote on legislation that would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sweeping new authority to keep reliable energy sources on the nation's power grid. Rep. Troy Balderson's Reliable Power Act (H.R. 3616) is a direct response to surging electricity demand.
House passes bill to give FERC oversight of EPA power plant rules
The House passed the Reliable Power Act, which would require the EPA to coordinate with FERC on rules that could impact grid reliability. The bill aims to prevent regulations from forcing the premature closure of baseload power plants like coal and natural gas.
House Passes Bill Giving FERC Review of EPA Power Plant Rules
Legislation passed by the House would mandate that FERC review any federal regulations that could affect the reliability of the bulk-power system. The Reliable Power Act specifically targets the EPA's greenhouse gas standards for existing power plants.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Reliable Power Act
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