Bill · H.R. 9339· House(119-HR-9339)
Affordable Innovation for the Grid 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
- Diana Harshbarger
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act. It requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment regarding the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies. This assessment will look at how these technologies can enhance the capacity, reliable operation, and operational efficiency of the bulk-power system. The Secretary of Energy must consult with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Electric Reliability Organization while doing this. Furthermore, a report detailing the assessment and recommendations must be submitted to specific congressional committees within one year of the enactment of the Act.
Yes· 3 of 18
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
More reliable power and faster interconnection for energy projects benefit businesses.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+3
The bill specifically requires assessing cybersecurity limitations affecting AI adoption in the bulk-power system.
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+2
Expediting generator interconnection studies may facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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According to Section 2(b)(1), the assessment will look at the potential for these technologies to expedite generator and load interconnection studies, which is beneficial because it could speed up the process of connecting power to the grid.
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Under Section 2(c), the Secretary of Energy must provide recommendations to overcome limitations and facilitate the adoption and integration of these technologies, which is good for accountability and helps officials figure out practical ways to improve power systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that cause direct negative consequences, burdens, or harms to 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 Farmers+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Reduces Carbon Emissions+2Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Interstate Commerce+2Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 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 H5665)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia