Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
- Introduced Jun 18
- Committee Jun 18
- Passed House Sep 15
- Passed Senate Next
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
Passed House, Sep 15, 2026Next: Senate vote
41d ago Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Summary
Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Jun 18, 2026
Summary versions
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2026
Actions
- SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sep 16, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sep 15, 2026
- HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)Sep 15, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.Sep 15, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)Sep 15, 2026
- HouseMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Sep 15, 2026
- HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.Sep 14, 2026
- HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.Sep 14, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJul 21, 2026
- HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.Jul 21, 2026
- HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJul 20, 2026
- HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldJun 24, 2026
All actions16
- HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.Jun 24, 2026
- HouseIntroduced in HouseJun 18, 2026
- HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.Jun 18, 2026
- HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.Jun 18, 2026
Bill record
Text versions4
- Referred in SenateSep 16, 2026PDF: Referred in Senate
- Engrossed in HouseSep 15, 2026PDF: Engrossed in House
- Reported in HouseSep 14, 2026PDF: Reported in House
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2026PDF: Introduced in House
Committees2
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To Sep 16, 2026
- House Energy and Commerce CommitteeReported By Sep 14, 2026Markup By, Jul 21, 2026Markup By, Jul 20, 2026Referred To, Jun 18, 2026
- Subcommittee: Energy SubcommitteeReported by
Sponsor and cosponsors6 cosponsors
- Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN-1)Sponsor, Jun 18, 2026
- Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15)OriginalJoined Jun 18, 2026
- Robert Onder (R-MO-3)Joined Jun 23, 2026
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)Joined Jun 29, 2026
- Kim Schrier (D-WA-8)Joined Jun 29, 2026
- Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7)Joined Jul 9, 2026
- H. Griffith (R-VA-9)Joined Jul 21, 2026
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports2
- CBO: H.R. 9339, Affordable Innovation for the Grid ActSep 9, 2026As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on July 21, 2026
- H. Rept. 119-822Committee report
Titles2
Short titles
- Affordable Innovation for the Grid ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Official titles
- To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.Official Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Subjects9
Policy area
Legislative 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
Related bills0
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Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.