Federal · 119th Congress
Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Energy to assess and report on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the capacity, reliable operation, and operational efficiency of the bulk-power system.
Sponsor
Cosponsors6
Kevin MullinDU.S. Representative · 15th District · CA
Robert F. Onder, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 3rd District · MO
Gabe EvansRU.S. Representative · 8th District · CO
Kim SchrierDU.S. Representative · 8th District · WA
Eugene Simon VindmanDU.S. Representative · 7th District · VA
H. Morgan GriffithRU.S. Representative · 9th District · VAOther titles2
To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Affordable Innovation for the Grid 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 history16
Sep 16, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
Sep 15, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 14, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
Sep 14, 2026
House · CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24, 2026
House · CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Documents6
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 16, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 15, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 14, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 18, 2026