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Bill would let reliable power plants jump the grid connection line

Passed one chamberH.R. 1047Latest action

Sponsor: Troy Balderson · Representative · OH

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Official title: GRID Power Act

119th Congress

Topics: Environment & energy

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The GRID Power Act lets grid operators fast-track dispatchable power plants ahead of others in the connection queue.

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What does this do?

The GRID Power Act directs FERC to write rules letting grid operators move certain power projects ahead in the interconnection queue if they provide dispatchable power, like gas, coal, nuclear, or battery storage. Operators must justify the request, show reliability benefits, and allow public comment before FERC decides within 60 days. FERC must finalize the overall rules within 180 days and review them every five years.

Who does it affect?

The bill affects power companies, grid operators, and businesses building new power plants, especially gas and nuclear developers.

Why does it matter?

Prioritizing dispatchable projects could speed their grid connection while potentially slowing the queue for other projects, including solar and wind, affecting how electricity customers are served.

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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Sep 19, 2025.

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  1. IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
  2. House committee
  3. House vote
  4. SenateYou are here · Sep 19, 2025
  5. The president's desk

Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.

Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Data as of October 9, 2026

Recorded votes

Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.

  1. House · · Roll call 279

    As recorded

    Question
    On Passage
    Result:
    Passed
    216
    Nay
    206
    0
    9

    Republicans 211 yes, 1 no, 6 not voting · Democrats 5 yes, 205 no, 3 not voting

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