Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
The Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 is a bill that passed the House of Representatives by a narrow vote of 222-202 and has been sent to the Senate for consideration. While no official description was provided with the bill, the title and legislative context suggest it is focused on ensuring that power plants — particularly traditional energy sources like natural gas, coal, or nuclear facilities — remain operational and available to meet electricity demand, potentially placing new requirements or limitations on how and when such plants can be retired or shut down.
The bill appears to address concerns about the reliability of the electrical grid, meaning whether there is always enough power available to meet people's needs, especially during periods of high demand like extreme weather events. Supporters of similar legislation have argued that as older power plants are retired and replaced with newer renewable energy sources, there is a risk of gaps in electricity supply. The bill may give federal regulators more authority to keep certain power plants running if they are deemed necessary for grid stability.
This legislation would potentially affect electric utility companies, energy regulators, and ultimately everyday Americans who rely on consistent, affordable electricity. Depending on its specific provisions, it could influence electricity prices, the pace of the energy transition, and decisions made by grid operators about which power plants stay online. The bill now awaits action in the Senate, where it has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
December 17, 2025
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 16, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
Dec 16, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
Dec 16, 2025On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 341).
Dec 16, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5934-5935)
Dec 16, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 3632, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 16, 2025The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 16, 2025Ms. Scholten moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5933)
Dec 16, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3632.
Dec 16, 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 16, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5927-5933)
Dec 16, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 16, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.
Nov 25, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Sep 23, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.
Sep 23, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.
Sep 23, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.
Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 3, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 29, 2025Introduced in House
May 29, 2025