Bills · HR 6177
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6177Energy
Grid Research and Development Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to make the complex world of electricity transmission more transparent and understandable. Right now, data on how our electric grid is built, operated, and funded can be scattered, inconsistent, or hard to access, making it difficult to identify inefficiencies or plan for future energy needs.
If this bill becomes law, the public, regulators, and energy experts would gain a clearer picture of grid development, costs, and challenges. This increased transparency could lead to better decision-making for grid improvements, potentially lowering costs for consumers, speeding up the connection of new energy sources like renewables, and improving the overall reliability and efficiency of our power system. Without this bill, the current fragmented reporting practices would continue, hindering efforts to modernize the grid and make informed investments.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must create new rules to modernize and standardize how electric utilities report data about the power grid.
This establishes a consistent and updated framework for all critical grid data, moving away from potentially outdated or varied reporting methods.
PROVISION 02
Electric utilities must report detailed information, including project costs, capital structure, congestion costs, and all costs related to connecting new power sources to the grid.
This provides a comprehensive financial and operational picture of the grid, allowing for better oversight and cost analysis.
PROVISION 03
All reported data must be submitted in a searchable, machine-readable format and made publicly available through a single, easy-to-use website.
This ensures transparency and accessibility, enabling anyone to analyze and understand grid information without needing specialized tools or processes.
PROVISION 04
Utilities must report on projects waiting to connect to the grid (interconnection queues) at least quarterly.
This helps track progress and identify bottlenecks in connecting new power generation, which is crucial for grid modernization and integrating renewable energy.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6177
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6177Energy
Grid Research and Development Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
13
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