Bill · H.R. 6633· House(119-HR-6633)
High-Capacity Grid Act
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Julie Fedorchak
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the High-Capacity Grid Act. It requires public utilities to use the best-available transmission conductor class for certain covered projects. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must issue regulations to carry out this requirement within one year. These regulations will establish a methodology to designate conductors that provide the greatest energy-carrying capacity, highest electrical efficiency, and best mechanical performance. The bill also includes exceptions for certain existing projects, emergencies, safety issues, and significant cost increases. Finally, it allows the Commission to periodically review and update these designations and methodologies.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+4
Promotes high-efficiency transmission conductors that reduce energy loss and improve grid capacity for clean energy integration.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+4
Facilitates better transmission capacity which supports the integration of renewable energy sources.
Does this make it easier to do business across state lines?+3
Streamlines federal standards for interstate electric transmission projects under FERC jurisdiction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 224(b)(2)(A): This provision requires the designated conductors to provide the greatest feasible and commercially available energy-carrying capacity, electrical efficiency, and mechanical performance. This could benefit everyday people by making the electrical grid more efficient, reliable, and capable of handling more energy safely.
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Section 224(b)(2)(D)(iv): This part states that the requirement to use the best conductors does not apply if a public utility shows it would significantly increase the cost per kilowatt-hour of electricity without providing a matching increase in capacity, efficiency, or performance. This protects people from paying drastically higher utility bills for upgrades that do not make sense.
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Section 224(b)(2)(D)(ii): This section exempts the emergency replacement or repair of transmission facilities needed to restore service after a natural disaster, terrorism, or other emergencies. This helps ensure that officials and utilities can quickly get power back on for the people without getting bogged down by new rules.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 224(b)(2)(C): This requires public utilities to establish filing requirements and provide necessary data to demonstrate compliance with the new rules. The administrative work and paperwork involved could potentially slow down projects or add costs that get passed down to the people.
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
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+4Reduces Carbon Emissions+4Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+3Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5662)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6633.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5662-5663)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-824.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 723.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Abraham HamadehRepublican · Arizona
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia