Bill · H.R. 9332· House(119-HR-9332)
Load Forecasting Enhancement Act
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Troy Balderson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act. It requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to set up regional joint boards made up of state representatives and a commission member. These boards must study electric load forecasting to find best practices that improve the reliability and affordability of electric service. The commission must then report these best practices and recommendations to Congress. Additionally, the bill updates the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to incorporate these new forecasting procedures and state energy conservation plans.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Explicitly mandates the improvement of transparency and accuracy of data used for electric load forecasting.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
Aims to enhance the affordability of electric service to customers.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3
Aims to enhance the affordability and reliability of electric service.
The opposite
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-1
Requires state regulatory authorities to consider federally established forecasting standards.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section establishes regional joint boards to study electric load forecasting with the goal of enhancing the reliability and affordability of electric service for customers. This could benefit everyday people by helping to keep electricity reliable and affordable.
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Section 4: This section adds procedures and programs to state energy conservation plans to improve the accuracy, oversight, and transparency to stakeholders of the forecasting of electric loads by electric utilities. This may benefit the public by making utility forecasting clearer and more accountable.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Farmers+2Good For High Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Interstate Commerce+2Increases Federal Power+2Increase States Rights-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+1Reduces Carbon Emissions+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 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 Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5663-5664)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9332.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5663-5665)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-823.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 722.
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
John JoyceRepublican · Pennsylvania
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia