A Republican bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act. It requires the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment regarding the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies. This assessment will look at how these technologies can enhance the capacity, reliable operation, and operational efficiency of the bulk-power system. The Secretary of Energy must consult with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Electric Reliability Organization while doing this. Furthermore, a report detailing the assessment and recommendations must be submitted to specific congressional committees within one year of the enactment of the Act.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
More reliable power and faster interconnection for energy projects benefit businesses.
- Scored +3
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill specifically requires assessing cybersecurity limitations affecting AI adoption in the bulk-power system.
- Scored +2
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Expediting generator interconnection studies may facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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According to Section 2(b)(1), the assessment will look at the potential for these technologies to expedite generator and load interconnection studies, which is beneficial because it could speed up the process of connecting power to the grid.
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Under Section 2(c), the Secretary of Energy must provide recommendations to overcome limitations and facilitate the adoption and integration of these technologies, which is good for accountability and helps officials figure out practical ways to improve power systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that cause direct negative consequences, burdens, or harms to 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 business owners be better off under this? — More reliable power and faster interconnection for energy projects benefit businesses. Would farmers be better off under this? — Improved rural grid reliability is beneficial for farming operations. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increased grid efficiency and reliability can potentially lower long-term energy costs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Increased grid efficiency and reliability can potentially lower long-term energy costs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increased grid efficiency and reliability can potentially lower long-term energy costs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Improved grid reliability reduces power outages in rural areas. Would union members be better off under this? — Grid modernization often requires skilled labor for implementation. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Improved grid reliability reduces power outages in densely populated areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Faster interconnection studies could encourage more investment in new energy projects. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Expediting generator interconnection studies may facilitate the integration of more renewable energy sources. Does this invest in rural communities? — Improvements to the bulk-power system can benefit rural energy reliability.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — Enhanced bulk-power system efficiency facilitates the interstate movement of electricity. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Requires the submission of a report to Congress, increasing transparency on grid technology. Does this give the federal government more power? — Directs the Secretary of Energy to conduct a formal assessment and provide recommendations.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Improving grid efficiency and capacity can support overall economic productivity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Potential for increased jobs in AI and high-performance computing for energy grid implementation.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill specifically requires assessing cybersecurity limitations affecting AI adoption in the bulk-power system.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — Requires a government-funded assessment and research into AI and high-performance computing for the grid.
- 9/16/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/15/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
- Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 9/14/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
- 7/21/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/20/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 7/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/24/2026
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia