Bills · S 3034
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3034Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
Reliable Power Act
INTRO OCT 23· LAST ACTION APR 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses concerns about the stability and reliability of the nation's electricity grid, especially in the face of increasing electricity demand, changes in power generation sources, and more frequent extreme weather events. If this bill becomes law, it would introduce a new layer of review for federal regulations that impact power plants. This means that rules from various federal agencies, which might affect how electricity is generated or the types of power plants that operate, would have to be vetted and approved by FERC specifically for their impact on grid reliability.
For voters, this could mean a more coordinated approach to energy policy, prioritizing the assurance of a consistent power supply. If the bill doesn't pass, federal agencies would continue to develop and finalize regulations affecting power generation without this mandated reliability review and approval by FERC, potentially leading to less integrated decision-making regarding grid stability.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Electricity Reliability Organization (ERO) to conduct an annual long-term assessment of the bulk-power system's ability to supply enough electricity for reliability, considering factors like power plant types, transmission, and demand trends.
This ensures a regular, comprehensive evaluation of the nation's future electricity needs and supply capabilities.
PROVISION 02
If the ERO's assessment determines a risk of inadequate generation resources, it must publicly notify the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of this 'generation inadequacy'.
This establishes a formal alert system to flag potential electricity shortages to the primary federal energy regulator.
PROVISION 03
FERC must notify other federal agencies (e.g., DOE, EPA) about the state of generation inadequacy, and those agencies must then submit their proposed regulations affecting power generation to FERC for review and comment.
This integrates reliability concerns into the rulemaking processes of other federal agencies that impact energy production.
PROVISION 04
Federal agencies cannot finalize a proposed regulation affecting power generation until FERC determines that the regulation is not likely to have a significant negative impact on the reliability of the bulk-power system.
This grants FERC a decisive role in preventing regulations from inadvertently destabilizing the electricity grid.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 15
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-366.
OCT 23
Introduced in Senate
OCT 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
OCT 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3034
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 23, 2025
Last actionApr 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025
Senate BillS 3034Energy efficiency and conservationEnergy storage, supplies, demand
Reliable Power Act
INTRODUCED OCT 23, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
1
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