119th Congress

H.R.3616

Reliable Power Act

Chamber Passed·12/18/25

Prefiled

Introduced

Chamber Passed12/18/25

Final Passage

Complete

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission review of regulations affecting the bulk-power system.

The Reliable Power Act amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. The Commission must provide comments on these regulations, including an assessment of their impact on rates, terms, and conditions for services. Federal agencies must include these comments when submitting regulations to the Federal Register or making them available for public inspection or comment.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 225–203 · Dec 18, 2025
Current: Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Passage RC# 347

225 Yea

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203 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Dec 15, 2025

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Dec 17, 2025

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6000-6004)