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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy
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.