A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Affordable Power for Host Communities Act. It requires electric utilities to consider giving a 20 percent discount on electric service rates to consumers living in host counties. A host county is defined as a county where certain power generation facilities are located. These facilities must have a nameplate capacity of at least 5 megawatts and impose burdens like land use restrictions or wildfire risks on the county. State authorities and nonregulated electric utilities must start considering this standard within one year and finish within two years.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
Rural residents living in host counties containing power generation facilities benefit from a 20 percent discount on electric service rates.
- Scored +4
Does this invest in rural communities?
Many power generation facilities and host counties are located in rural areas, providing direct economic relief to these communities.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Low-income households in host counties receive financial relief through discounted electricity rates.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Lower Electric Bills for Host Communities: Section 2(a) introduces a 20 percent discount on electric service rates for consumers living in counties that host certain power generation facilities. This is positive because it gives financial relief to people who deal with the local burdens of these facilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the text provided, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural residents living in host counties containing power generation facilities benefit from a 20 percent discount on electric service rates. Would farmers be better off under this? — Farmers operating in host counties may benefit from reduced electricity service rates. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households in host counties receive financial relief through discounted electricity rates. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class households in host counties benefit from lower utility bills. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Older residents living in host counties benefit from lower electric service rates.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Many power generation facilities and host counties are located in rural areas, providing direct economic relief to these communities. Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill mandates consideration of a 20 percent discount on electric service rates for consumers living in host counties containing power generation facilities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill requires state regulatory authorities to consider and determine standards for electric utility rates while respecting prior state actions.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides financial relief through reduced electric bills for consumers in host communities, helping lower household expenses.
- 10/5/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House