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Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3632| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Federal Power Act to enhance electric grid reliability and ensure adequate service. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) new authority to address inadequate or insufficient interstate electric service, or service likely to become so within five years. Upon receiving a complaint, FERC can issue orders, rules, or regulations to determine and fix proper service, including the ability to require the continued operation of an electric generating unit . These orders can last up to five years and are extendable for additional five-year terms upon request and hearing. When FERC mandates continued operation, it must also determine the necessary rates or charges to compensate the owner or operator for additional costs, as well as the cost allocation. Significantly, any action or omission taken to comply with such an order, even if it results in noncompliance with Federal, State, or local environmental law, shall not be considered a violation or subject the party to liability. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new requirement for owners or operators of electric generating facilities to provide a five-year advance notice to FERC and other relevant entities before retiring an electric generating unit, unless the retirement is due to an unplanned catastrophe. These notices will be made publicly available by FERC, aiming to provide greater transparency and planning time for grid operators.

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Timeline
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 23, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Sep 23, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.
Nov 25, 2025
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.
Dec 16, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 16, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5927-5933)
Dec 16, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 16, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3632.
Dec 16, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 16, 2025
Ms. Scholten moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5933)
Dec 16, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 16, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 3632, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5934-5935)
Dec 16, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 341).
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Dec 16, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
View Vote
Dec 16, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 5, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.


  • June 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 23, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.


  • September 23, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.


  • November 25, 2025
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.


  • December 16, 2025
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 16, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5927-5933)


  • December 16, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 16, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3632.


  • December 16, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 16, 2025
    Ms. Scholten moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5933)


  • December 16, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 16, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 3632, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5934-5935)


  • December 16, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 341).
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  • December 16, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-951: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
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Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3632| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This legislation amends the Federal Power Act to enhance electric grid reliability and ensure adequate service. It grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) new authority to address inadequate or insufficient interstate electric service, or service likely to become so within five years. Upon receiving a complaint, FERC can issue orders, rules, or regulations to determine and fix proper service, including the ability to require the continued operation of an electric generating unit . These orders can last up to five years and are extendable for additional five-year terms upon request and hearing. When FERC mandates continued operation, it must also determine the necessary rates or charges to compensate the owner or operator for additional costs, as well as the cost allocation. Significantly, any action or omission taken to comply with such an order, even if it results in noncompliance with Federal, State, or local environmental law, shall not be considered a violation or subject the party to liability. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new requirement for owners or operators of electric generating facilities to provide a five-year advance notice to FERC and other relevant entities before retiring an electric generating unit, unless the retirement is due to an unplanned catastrophe. These notices will be made publicly available by FERC, aiming to provide greater transparency and planning time for grid operators.

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Timeline
May 29, 2025
Introduced in House
May 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 23, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.
Sep 23, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.
Nov 25, 2025
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.
Dec 16, 2025
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 16, 2025
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5927-5933)
Dec 16, 2025
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Dec 16, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3632.
Dec 16, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Dec 16, 2025
Ms. Scholten moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5933)
Dec 16, 2025
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Dec 16, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 3632, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 16, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5934-5935)
Dec 16, 2025
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 341).
View Vote
Dec 16, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
View Vote
Dec 16, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 17, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • May 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • June 3, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.


  • June 5, 2025
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 14.


  • June 5, 2025
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • June 25, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 21.


  • June 25, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 23, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 261.


  • September 23, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-307.


  • November 25, 2025
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-307, Part II.


  • December 16, 2025
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 16, 2025
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H5927-5933)


  • December 16, 2025
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.


  • December 16, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3632.


  • December 16, 2025
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • December 16, 2025
    Ms. Scholten moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5933)


  • December 16, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • December 16, 2025
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate H.R. 3632, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Scholten demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • December 16, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5934-5935)


  • December 16, 2025
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 218 (Roll no. 341).
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2025
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 202 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5927-5928)
    View Vote


  • December 16, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 17, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (4)
Robert F. Onder (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-951: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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