Bill · H.R. 3751· House(119-HR-3751)
Reliable Grid Act
- Introduced
- 6/5/2025
- Last activity
- 6/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Burlison
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Reliable Grid Act" seeks to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator from enforcing rules that restrict certain electric generating operations. This prohibition applies to dispatchable electric generating units unless NERC has categorized all areas served by the bulk-power system as "normal risk." The bill argues that current regulations have caused the premature retirement of reliable power sources like coal and natural gas. It aims to ensure that the electric grid remains reliable as electricity demand increases. Ultimately, the act intends to stop the implementation of specific previous regulations that the bill claims threaten grid stability.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Stable energy availability supports business continuity and operations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The bill may help prevent electricity price volatility or shortages that disproportionately impact low-income households.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
Ensuring grid reliability may prevent economic disruptions for middle-class consumers.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-6
The bill actively seeks to prevent the decline of fossil fuel-based power generation.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?-5
By restricting EPA enforcement on fossil fuel plants, the bill may reduce the pace of decarbonization.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill limits the EPA's ability to enforce regulations intended to protect the environment from emission-related harms.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Electricity Reliability: The bill aims to prevent the premature retirement of essential electric generating units to ensure a reliable supply of electricity (Section 2).
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Prevention of Electricity Shortages: By prohibiting enforcement that restricts continuous operation of dispatchable units, the bill intends to avoid increased shortages of electricity and challenges to the operation of the power grid (Section 2, Section 3).
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Environmental and Health Safety: The bill suggests that maintaining a reliable electric grid protects the human environment, health, and life of all individuals in the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of EPA Enforcement: The bill prohibits the Administrator of the EPA from enforcing certain rules or regulations that restrict the continuous, previously permitted operation of dispatchable electric generating units until specific NERC risk assessments are met (Section 3).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-6Improves Environmental Protections-5Reduces Carbon Emissions-5Increases Renewable Energy Investment-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Pat HarriganRepublican · North Carolina
Mark HarrisRepublican · North Carolina
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania