Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionOil and gasState and local government operations
Energy Choice Act
USA119th CongressHR-3699| House
| Updated: 2/4/2026
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.