Bills · HR 3616
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3616Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
Reliable Power Act
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to directly impact the reliability of the nation's electricity supply, which is critical for homes, businesses, and public services. If passed, it would introduce a new layer of review for federal regulations that could affect power generation, giving FERC significant power to weigh in on or even effectively block rules from other agencies if they are deemed detrimental to grid reliability.
This matters because a reliable power grid prevents blackouts and ensures essential services continue uninterrupted. However, the bill could also spark debate about inter-agency authority and the balance between different policy goals, such as environmental protection versus energy reliability, potentially leading to slower or altered regulatory action in areas like emissions standards for power plants. Without this bill, federal agencies would continue to finalize regulations affecting power generation without a direct, FERC-led reliability clearance process tied to specific grid inadequacy findings.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to conduct annual long-term assessments of the bulk-power system's ability to supply sufficient electricity.
This provision aims to proactively identify potential shortfalls in electricity supply, allowing for earlier intervention.
PROVISION 02
Mandates ERO to publicly notify FERC if the bulk-power system is at risk of not having adequate generation resources.
This triggers the subsequent review process, making critical reliability concerns visible to the primary energy regulator.
PROVISION 03
Requires other federal agencies (like DOE, EPA) to submit specific proposed regulations affecting electricity generation to FERC for review and comment if a generation inadequacy is declared.
This establishes a formal mechanism for FERC to scrutinize rules from other agencies that could impact grid reliability.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits federal agencies from finalizing a covered regulation until FERC finds it will not have a significant negative impact on bulk-power system reliability.
This grants FERC a significant oversight role and potential veto power over certain regulations from other agencies, prioritizing grid reliability.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
21 EVENTSDEC 18
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
DEC 17
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6000-6004)
DEC 17
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEC 17
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3616.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3616
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3616Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
Reliable Power Act
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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