Rep. Gottheimer and Rep. Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Extend $20B in Energy Loan Guarantees
The Build More Power Act is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Since April 13, 2026, no further action has been taken on the bill. It is common for bills to remain in committee without moving forward.
The bill has bipartisan support from moderate members and addresses popular concerns about power grid reliability, but it must still clear several committees.
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Energy companies and contractors that operate or service power plants ordered to run during emergencies could benefit from $20 billion in federal loan guarantees for upgrades and reinvestment. This financing could help smaller energy firms modernize aging facilities rather than face the full cost alone.
“not less than $20,000,000,000 of such amount shall be used to guarantee loans for projects described in section 1706(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 with respect to energy infrastructure required to generate electric energy by an order issued under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act”
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Build More Power Act
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