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AMENDMENT PROGRESS

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DISPOSITION

ADOPTED

DEC 10, 2025

“On agreeing to the Min amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.”

what this changes

This amendment expands a government study about the nation's power grid. It requires researchers to look specifically at modern power line technologies, like high-tech wires that can carry more electricity than traditional ones.

WHY IT MATTERS

Modernizing power lines is a major challenge for the U.S. grid. By studying 'advanced conductors'—which can carry significantly more power than older wires—the government can better understand how to upgrade the grid more quickly and cheaply.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This primarily affects energy researchers and utility companies who would be part of the study, and eventually all Americans who rely on a stable and efficient power grid.

AMENDS

HR 3638PASSED HOUSE

Electric Supply Chain Act

OTHER AMENDMENTS TO THIS BILL

KEY POINTS

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Focuses on high-capacity wires

Advanced conductors can often carry twice the electricity of standard wires using the same existing power poles, making grid upgrades faster.

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Expands the scope of DOE research

Ensures that the government isn't just looking at old technology, but is actively investigating the newest tools available to improve the power supply chain.

GLOSSARY

Advanced Conductors: High-tech power lines made from modern materials that can carry more electricity and lose less energy as heat compared to traditional wires.
Transmission Technologies: The systems and equipment used to move large amounts of electricity over long distances from power plants to local neighborhoods.

Official sources

HAMDT 121 on Congress.gov

This analysis used: Amendment purpose · Amended bill: summary · Latest action

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DEC 10, 25

On agreeing to the Min amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

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DEC 10, 25

Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Min. (consideration: CR H5533-5534; text: CR H5533)

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DEC 10, 25

House Amendment Offered

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DEC 10, 25

House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Min amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to expand the proposed study to assess opportunities to deploy advanced transmission technologies, including advanced conductors.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to expand the proposed study to assess opportunities to deploy advanced transmission technologies, including advanced conductors.

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An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part C of House Report 119-399 to expand the proposed study to assess opportunities to deploy advanced transmission technologies, including advanced conductors.

AMENDS

AMENDMENT PROGRESS

DISPOSITION

WHY IT MATTERS

WHO IS AFFECTED

KEY POINTS

GLOSSARY

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