Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
119-HR-9339119th CongressIntroduced Jun 18, 2026Energy
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1](R-TN-1)6 cosponsors
Summary
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.
Subjects
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyData collection, sharing, protectionElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy pricesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations
Actions (19)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 16, 2026Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 15, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Sep 14, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Sep 14, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 18, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 18, 2026House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026Library of Congress