H.R. 3616 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Reliable Power Act
H.R. 3616 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on May 29, 2025, sponsored by Troy Balderson with 20 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 20
- Policy area
- Energy
- Groups that lobbied
- 25
What it does
Reliable Power Act This bill directs the electric reliability organization (i.e., the North American Electric Reliability Corporation) to conduct annual long-term assessments of the reliability of electric power in the bulk-power system.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy Balderson (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 20 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 29, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 17, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Dec 18, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 17, 2025 · Passed225–203
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Reliable Power ActHouse · Dec 17, 2025
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- H.J.Res. 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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Who lobbied on it
25 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Chamber Of Commerce Of The U.S.A.
- Edison Electric Institute
- Duke Energy Corporation
- National Mining Association
- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca)
- American Electric Power Company, Inc. And Affiliated Corporations
- Xcel Energy Inc
- Public Service Enterprise Group
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3616 (119th Congress): Reliable Power Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-3616/reliable-power-act (accessed 2026-10-13).