Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7741

E-Access Act

Energy Data: Giving Consumers Control Over Utility Info

Feb 26·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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Next up: A house committee

The E-Access Act is currently sitting in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Nothing has happened with this bill or its companion in the Senate since February 2026. Because no action has occurred for four months, the bill is stalled and is not moving forward.

Companion bill: Sen. Welch Introduces E-Access Act to Give Consumers Control Over Energy Usage Data →

Legislative Progress

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Could go either way

The bill has support from both parties and addresses a growing need for digital energy tools, but it may face hurdles from utility companies concerned about the cost of updating their systems.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1936 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1936 (118th) →

Key Points

The E-Access Act requires the Department of Energy to create rules that make it easier for you to get your own electricity and natural gas usage data. This information would be provided in a digital format that apps and websites can easily read.
You could choose to share your energy data with third-party companies that offer tools to help you save money. These tools might suggest better times to run appliances or find ways to make your home more energy-efficient.
The bill includes strict privacy protections. Companies would need your clear permission before seeing your data, and they must follow security rules to keep your personal information safe from hackers.
Utilities would be encouraged to provide data in real-time. This helps you see exactly how much energy you are using right now, rather than waiting for a bill at the end of the month.
The government would provide $10 million in grants to help states put these new data-sharing systems into place. This money helps ensure the technology is updated without necessarily raising your local utility rates.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

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Feb 26, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 26, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

E-Access Act

Bill NumberHR 7741

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Data Sources

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