Federal · 119th Congress
Energy Choice Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
This bill prohibits a state or local government from banning or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, expansion, or access to an energy service based on the type or source of energy (e.g., natural gas) that is sold.
Sponsor
Cosponsors157
Michael BaumgartnerRU.S. Representative · 5th District · WA
Jack BergmanRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MI
Mike BostRU.S. Representative · 12th District · IL
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 8th District · PA
Ken CalvertRU.S. Representative · 41st District · CA
Mike CareyRU.S. Representative · 15th District · OH
Jeff CrankRU.S. Representative · 5th District · CO
Chuck EdwardsRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NC
Jake EllzeyRU.S. Representative · 6th District · TX
Brad FinstadRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MN
Vicente GonzalezDU.S. Representative · 34th District · TX
Lance GoodenRU.S. Representative · 5th District · TX12 of 157
Other titles2
To prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Energy Choice ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House
Legislative history9
Feb 4, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Feb 4, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Dec 3, 2025
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
House · CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 4, 2025
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 4, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 4, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
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