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Read. Follow. Verify.House Passes Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act Requiring Department of Energy AI Assessment
Last action · September 16, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsors: Diana Harshbarger and 6 others
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What This Bill Would Do
House Resolution 9339 requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment within 90 days on using artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to enhance the , followed by a report to Congress within one year.
The measure directs federal energy officials to evaluate how advanced computing can speed up generator connections and improve electrical grid efficiency, potentially impacting grid operations and energy planning nationwide.
- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. context
- H.R. 9339 was introduced in the 119th Congress and passed the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026. context
Who It Would Affect
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Department of Energy
Must conduct the mandated assessment, consult with other federal and industry bodies, and submit a report to Congress within specified deadlines.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Must be consulted by the Secretary of Energy during the conduct of the assessment.
Electric Reliability Organization
Must be consulted by the Secretary of Energy during the conduct of the assessment.
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Procedural history
17 actions- Sep 16, 2026SenateCommitteeReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sep 15, 2026HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 15, 2026HouseFloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
- Sep 15, 2026HouseFloorPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Sep 15, 2026HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
- Sep 15, 2026HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
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- Sep 15, 2026HouseMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Sep 14, 2026HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
- Sep 14, 2026HouseCommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
- Jul 21, 2026HouseCommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- Jul 21, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jul 20, 2026HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 24, 2026HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- Jun 24, 2026HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Jun 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Jun 18, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jun 18, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced in House
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Formal Integration of AI in Grid Oversight
The legislation directs federal agencies to formally evaluate artificial intelligence and probabilistic operating techniques specifically for bulk-power system reliability and interconnection studies.
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