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Keep the Lights Local Act

USA119th CongressHR-5487| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Josh Riley

Josh Riley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, titled the "Keep the Lights Local Act," aims to prevent foreign entities from owning or controlling public utilities within the United States. It specifically prohibits any foreign corporation or foreign government from operating as a public utility holding company. The bill achieves this by amending existing U.S. Code related to public utility regulation. The prohibition will become effective 180 days following the enactment of the Act, establishing a clear timeline for compliance.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Keep the Lights Local Act

USA119th CongressHR-5487| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This legislative proposal, titled the "Keep the Lights Local Act," aims to prevent foreign entities from owning or controlling public utilities within the United States. It specifically prohibits any foreign corporation or foreign government from operating as a public utility holding company. The bill achieves this by amending existing U.S. Code related to public utility regulation. The prohibition will become effective 180 days following the enactment of the Act, establishing a clear timeline for compliance.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Josh Riley

Josh Riley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted