Bill · H.R. 7606· House(119-HR-7606)
Powering Productivity Act
- Introduced
- 2/20/2026
- Last activity
- 2/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Sean Casten
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Powering Productivity Act aims to study and accelerate the productive use of energy resources in the United States. The bill focuses on modernizing how the country measures and accounts for energy productivity and its related impacts. To achieve this, the Secretary of Energy is tasked with publishing a national energy productivity baseline assessment. Additionally, the Administrator of the Energy Information Administration will publish quarterly reports on energy productivity. The Act also requires a comprehensive assessment of energy productivity and competitiveness every three years. Finally, the bill establishes an Energy Productivity Task Force to advise on these matters.
Yes· 3 of 14
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
By improving energy productivity and competitiveness, the bill seeks to enhance long-term economic performance.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
The bill directs the assessment of policy pathways specifically to support job creation.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+3
The bill focuses on increasing energy productivity which can mitigate environmental impacts and emissions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Economic and Societal Well-being: The Secretary of Energy is required to evaluate how improvements in energy productivity affect national and regional well-being, specifically regarding reductions in energy costs, pollution, and public health burdens (Section 3(c)(1)(C)).
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Job Creation and Competitiveness: The assessment process includes analyzing policy pathways to support job creation and enhance competitiveness in key economic sectors like manufacturing and services (Section 3(c)(1)(B)).
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Increased Economic Resilience: The bill directs the assessment of ways to increase resilience and reduce energy costs (Section 3(c)(1)(B)).
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Environmental and Health Protections: The assessments will evaluate impacts on water resources, including water quality, and public health outcomes related to pollution exposure (Section 3(c)(2)(A) and (B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Exposure to Economic Risks: The bill notes that assessments should evaluate risks associated with delayed action, specifically mentioning stranded asset exposure and competitiveness losses (Section 3(c)(1)(E)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+4Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+3Reduces Carbon Emissions+3Reduces Gas Prices+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Union Workers+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 2/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Kathy CastorDemocrat · Florida