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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7991· House(119-HR-7991)

STOP RGGI Act

Rep. Van Drew
Age: 73 years
New Jersey
Introduced
3/18/2026
Last activity
3/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
Jefferson Van Drew
Cosponsors
None
Energy
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Stop Taxing Our Power Act" or the "STOP RGGI Act." It seeks to prevent States from imposing specific charges. These charges would otherwise be used to fund the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Energy Efficiency Program. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 18, 2026.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?-5

    The bill prohibits the state charges used to fund energy efficiency programs, which reduces available investment for energy-saving initiatives.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    The bill limits the authority of individual states to implement their own charges to fund specific energy programs.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2

    The loss of energy efficiency program funding may reduce opportunities for low-income households to access energy-saving resources.