Craig Goldman (R-TX)
Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
Introduced, nothing more yet
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act," directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a public clearinghouse for advanced transmission technology. The clearinghouse will include project lists, financial assistance information, and various analyses regarding the effects and costs of these technologies. The Secretary may also provide technical assistance to electric utilities, transmission organizations, and State regulatory authorities. Additionally, the bill amends State Energy Conservation Plans to include programs that facilitate the deployment of advanced transmission technology. The Act also exempts certain funding actions for these technologies from being considered major Federal actions under NEPA. Finally, the Secretary of Energy must establish best practices for electric utilities to reduce wildfire ignition risks from the bulk-power system.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill mandates a publicly available clearinghouse for information regarding advanced transmission technology.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill aims to reduce rates for consumers through improved grid efficiency and advanced transmission technology.
- Scored +3
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?
The bill includes measures to reduce wildfire ignition risks from the bulk-power system.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill exempts certain advanced transmission funding actions from NEPA review, which may reduce environmental oversight.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Information and Financial Aid: The establishment of a public clearinghouse will provide a list of projects and authorities regarding financial assistance for advanced transmission technology (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Improved Grid Efficiency: The bill mandates analyses on how advanced technology can expand transmission capacity, reduce congestion, optimize infrastructure use, and improve grid visibility and automation (Section 2(a)(1)(C)).
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Cost Transparency: The clearinghouse will include analyses of costs and benefits for electric utilities and ratepayers (Section 2(a)(1)(D)).
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Technical Support for Local Entities: The Secretary may provide technical assistance to electric utilities, transmission organizations, and State regulatory authorities to help them implement or regulate these technologies (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Wildfire Risk Reduction: The Secretary is required to establish best practices for vegetation management, engineering, and operational practices to reduce the risk of wildfire ignition from the bulk-power system (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly listed within the provided text.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates a publicly available clearinghouse for information regarding advanced transmission technology. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal involvement in transmission technology through a Department of Energy clearinghouse.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill aims to reduce rates for consumers through improved grid efficiency and advanced transmission technology.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — The bill includes measures to reduce wildfire ignition risks from the bulk-power system. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill facilitates the deployment of advanced transmission technology, which is key to renewable energy integration. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill exempts certain advanced transmission funding actions from NEPA review, which may reduce environmental oversight.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Potential reduction in energy rates may benefit low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Potential reduction in energy rates may benefit middle-class households.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia