Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2026)
Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy to assess and report on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the capacity, reliable operation, and operational efficiency of the bulk-power system.
What just happenedSep 16, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseSep 15, 2026
- Reported in HouseSep 14, 2026
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2026
- Sep 16, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 15, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
- Sep 15, 2026Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
- Sep 15, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Sep 14, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
- Sep 14, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 14, 2026Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 21, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 21, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jul 20, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 24, 2026Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 24, 2026Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2026Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 18, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 18, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 18, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House