Energy Choice Act
United States119th CongressHR-3699House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 4, 2026
Summary
This legislation seeks to prevent state and local governments from implementing any law, regulation, or policy that prohibits or limits the provision of energy services. It specifically targets restrictions on the connection, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of energy based on its type or source delivered to an end-user. The bill broadly defines "energy" to encompass various sources, including natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen, liquified petroleum gas , and electricity . The intent is to ensure that consumers have unrestricted access to a diverse array of energy options, preventing local jurisdictions from dictating energy choices based on the commodity itself.
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S-1945: Energy Choice ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
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