Reliable Power Act
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The Reliable Power Act is a piece of federal legislation that has passed the House of Representatives and is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Based on its title and committee referral, the bill appears to address issues related to the reliability and stability of the nation's energy and electricity systems. However, because no official description or bill text was provided, a detailed breakdown of its specific policy provisions is not possible from the available information alone.
What is known is that the bill passed the House with a relatively close vote of 225 to 203, suggesting there was some level of disagreement among lawmakers about its approach or contents. After passing the House, it was sent to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources — the Senate body that oversees issues like electricity, energy infrastructure, and natural resources policy.
This legislation could potentially affect a wide range of Americans, including households and businesses that rely on electricity, energy companies, utility providers, and federal regulatory agencies. Depending on the bill's specific contents, it may involve changes to how power grids are managed, what energy sources are prioritized, or how energy reliability is regulated at the federal level.
Because the full text and official description of the bill were not available, citizens are encouraged to look up the complete bill text on Congress.gov to get a full understanding of what it proposes and how it might affect them directly.
This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
December 18, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 18, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6000-6004)
Dec 17, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3616.
Dec 17, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 17, 2025At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3616, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 17, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6006)
Dec 17, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 347).
Dec 17, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 347). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6000)
Dec 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 16, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-302, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-302, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-302.
Sep 17, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-302.
Sep 17, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
Sep 17, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Jun 25, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
Jun 5, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 3, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 29, 2025