Bills · HR 5765
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5765Energy
Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 17· LAST ACTION OCT 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care because this bill fundamentally changes how the federal government defines key terms like "clean energy." If this bill becomes law, natural gas and other hydrocarbon combustion could be officially categorized as "clean" under federal policy, which could have significant implications for energy development, environmental regulations, and climate goals.
This shift in definition could direct federal resources, incentives, and regulatory focus towards energy sources that might currently be viewed differently. It could also influence the types of power plants and energy projects that receive federal support or approvals, impacting both energy costs and environmental outcomes for communities across the country. If it doesn't become law, federal agencies would continue to use their current, potentially varied, definitions for these energy terms.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill defines "affordable" energy as a low-cost method of producing electricity, taking into account the full system cost of each energy source.
This establishes a specific cost-based criterion for what federal agencies consider affordable, potentially influencing project evaluations and funding.
PROVISION 02
The bill defines "reliable" energy as a source of electricity that is generally available (60% or more Effective Load Carrying Capability), not intermittent, and not routinely impacted by weather.
This sets a clear, quantifiable standard for energy reliability that federal agencies must apply, prioritizing consistent power delivery.
PROVISION 03
The bill defines "clean" energy to include renewable sources, nuclear power, and the combustion of hydrocarbons (like natural gas) if they meet national ambient air quality standards.
This significantly broadens the federal definition of 'clean energy' to include fossil fuels meeting certain emissions standards, which could alter the focus of federal energy policy.
PROVISION 04
Federal departments and agencies (DOE, DOI, EPA) must identify all their existing regulations, grants, guidance, and policies related to affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
This initial step ensures that agencies thoroughly review their current frameworks before implementing the new definitions.
PROVISION 05
These federal departments and agencies must update all identified regulations, grants, guidance, and policies to incorporate the new definitions within 90 days after submitting their identification report.
This mandates the rapid and comprehensive adoption of the new definitions across all relevant federal energy programs and policies.
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1 + 1
R· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
8
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 17
Introduced in House
OCT 17
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5765
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 17, 2025
Last actionOct 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025
House BillHR 5765Energy
Affordable, Reliable, Clean Energy Security Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
1
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