Bill · H.R. 6177· House(119-HR-6177)
Grid Research and Development Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Sean Casten
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Grid Research and Development Act aims to modernize and standardize how data is reported to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It requires transmitting utilities and Transmission Organizations to provide detailed information regarding project lifecycles, costs, and capital structures. The bill mandates the creation of a centralized, searchable, and public data repository. Additionally, it calls for the development of an Interconnection Data Dashboard to provide real-time and historical insights. The Secretary of Energy and the Commission will also conduct research on cost drivers and system efficiencies. Ultimately, these efforts are intended to improve transparency and understanding within the transmission sector.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill creates a centralized, searchable, and public data repository to improve transparency in the transmission sector.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+4
The bill mandates research by the Secretary of Energy and National Laboratories into grid efficiency and cost drivers.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill mandates research into the value of avoided emissions and emissions reductions provided by transmission investments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Accessibility: The bill requires the Commission to make information available through a single, user-friendly web interface that is searchable and machine-readable (Section 2(d)(1)(E)). This allows the public to access data regarding projects and systems.
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Enhanced Public Insight into the Grid: The creation of an Interconnection Data Dashboard will provide stakeholders, including the public, with up-to-date insights into the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of interconnection processes (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Identification of Cost-Saving Opportunities: The research mandated by the bill includes evaluating mechanisms to enhance ratepayer affordability, such as assessing alternative interconnection solutions and demand-side interventions (Section 4(a)(3)).
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Improved System Efficiency: The bill directs research into opportunities to increase system efficiency and unlock latent capacity through advanced technologies (Section 4(a)(6)).
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Data-Driven Policy Making: By conducting comparative scenario modeling, the bill aims to identify lowest-cost pathways for national grid expansion (Section 4(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Administrative Burden for Utilities: While the bill mentions providing tools to reduce burden, it does require transmitting utilities and Transmission Organizations to comply with new, standardized reporting requirements and mandates for quarterly interconnection reports (Section 2(a) and 2(c)).
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Requirement for Revised Filings: The Commission may require utilities to file revised FERC Form No. 1 if current forms are determined to be incomplete (Section 2(e)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- 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.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Bill FosterDemocrat · Illinois
John GaramendiDemocrat · California
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Mike LevinDemocrat · California
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia