Federal · 119th Congress
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
This bill requires certain state authorities that regulate electric utilities to consider the establishment of measures regarding the reliable availability of electricity over specified time periods. These requirements would apply to electric utilities that use integrated resource plans—plans that project future electricity use to ensure resource adequacy, as opposed to utilities that rely on capacity markets, which use price trends for resource planning.
Specifically, the state authorities must consider requiring the integrated resource plans of electric utilities to include measures to ensure the reliable availability of electric energy over a 10-year period to maintain the operation of reliable generation facilities or the procurement of electric energy from reliable generation facilities.
The bill defines reliable generation facilities as facilities that
enable the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis over a period of not fewer than 30 days; have adequate fuel or a continuously available energy source on-site to enable the continuous generation of electric energy for at least 30 days, or have contractual obligations that achieve the same; have operational characteristics to enable the generation of electric energy during emergency and severe weather conditions; and provide services such as frequency support and voltage support.
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To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history21
Dec 15, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 323).Roll Call 323218–207
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Dec 11, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789)
Dec 10, 2025
House · AmendmentOn agreeing to the Moore (WV) amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
Dec 10, 2025
House · AmendmentAmendment (A001) offered by Mr. Moore (WV). (consideration: CR H5527; text: CR H5527)
Dec 10, 2025
House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3628, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Dec 10, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WV) amendment No. 1
Dec 10, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3628.
Dec 10, 2025
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
Dec 10, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5522-5528; text: CR H5522-5523)
Dec 9, 2025
House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 15, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 11, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 19, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 29, 2025