This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, signed by major technology companies on March 4, 2026, represents sound national policy for protecting electricity customers as data centers expand. The bill highlights concerns that data centers are consuming a growing share of national electricity and that traditional utility regulations often require all ratepayers to pay for infrastructure built to serve these large industrial users. The resolution supports the pledge's requirement that companies negotiating data center agreements pay for generation and delivery infrastructure regardless of whether they use the electricity, aiming to prevent households and small businesses from subsidizing private energy costs. It also encourages relevant federal agencies to help implement these commitments and invites additional technology companies to voluntarily adopt similar protections for ratepayers.
This House resolution is a procedural measure that sets the rules for considering seven separate bills in the U.S. House of Representatives. It allows for the expedited consideration of legislation related to juvenile justice in Washington, D.C., law enforcement vehicle pursuits, judicial nominations, energy infrastructure, and coal industry oversight. The resolution waives points of order and limits debate time to streamline the legislative process for these specific bills.
This bill creates a federal tax credit for businesses that purchase electric lawn, garden, and landscaping equipment that produces zero emissions. The credit allows eligible businesses to claim 40 percent of the equipment's cost as a tax reduction, with annual limits of $25,000 and a 10-year aggregate cap of $100,000. Covered equipment includes electric-powered mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping tools powered by electricity, batteries, or solar energy, as well as batteries and generators used to charge them. The credit applies to equipment placed in service after December 31, 2024, and expires five years after the bill is enacted.
This bill, known as the Shared Utility Rewards for Grid Efficiency Act of 2026, requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create rules that allow certain electric transmission companies to keep a portion of the money they save when they improve grid efficiency. The law mandates that these utilities submit detailed plans showing how their actions will reduce costs for customers and how much savings can be verified by independent evaluators. Utilities that successfully reduce transmission losses or improve grid performance could recover up to 60% of verified savings over a period of two to five years through rate adjustments. The bill also directs the Department of Energy to provide guidance and grants to state regulators so they can implement similar programs for utilities not under federal jurisdiction, and requires periodic studies to evaluate how these incentive frameworks affect the electric power sector.
This bill, known as the REWIRE Act, would streamline the process for upgrading power lines by exempting certain transmission upgrades from detailed environmental reviews when they occur within existing rights-of-way. It specifically allows utilities to replace or upgrade conductors and install new grid technologies without preparing environmental impact statements, provided the work stays within previously disturbed land or current corridors. The legislation also directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to create rules that improve financial returns for companies investing in advanced transmission materials like carbon fiber cables. Additionally, the bill establishes a federal modeling program to better predict grid performance and creates a technical assistance clearinghouse to help utilities implement these new technologies.
This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency to create a study and publish guidance on how companies should calculate and report their scope 3 emissions, which are indirect greenhouse gas emissions from their supply chains and product use. The EPA would determine which facilities must report and establish methods for tracking emissions from upstream and downstream activities in the value chain. The guidance would include specific thresholds for reporting, calculation methods, monitoring frequency recommendations, and recordkeeping requirements for covered facilities. This legislation focuses on standardizing how industrial facilities report their broader environmental impact beyond their own direct operations.
The Clean Competition Act (HR 6787) creates a carbon border adjustment mechanism that imposes fees on imported goods and domestic production based on their carbon intensity relative to U.S. industry averages. The bill requires covered entities to report greenhouse gas emissions and production data annually, calculates charges based on how much a facility's emissions exceed a baseline percentage that decreases over time, and provides rebates for exported goods. It includes provisions for carbon removal credits, establishes funding programs to support domestic industrial decarbonization through grants and contracts, and creates a framework for international 'carbon club' agreements with trading partners that meet specific environmental and labor standards.
This bill establishes a federal program to create at least two bioindustrial technology maturation facilities by 2030, which will serve as shared research and testing centers for developing biotechnology products that enhance energy security. These facilities will provide precommercial-scale testing, pilot production, and workforce training for companies and researchers working with biological systems to manufacture materials and products, with locations chosen to support diverse regional needs and supply chains. The legislation defines key terms related to biomanufacturing and waste streams, mandates collaboration with industry and academic partners, and authorizes $225.5 million in funding from 2026 through 2030 to support these efforts.
This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of State to create an international strategy focused on using artificial intelligence to upgrade and secure electrical grids around the world. It requires the development of partnerships with allied nations, academic institutions, and private companies to research and deploy AI tools that can predict grid failures, detect cyber threats, and integrate renewable energy sources. The legislation authorizes funding for pilot projects, workforce training, and technical assistance to help vulnerable regions modernize their power infrastructure while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State submit regular reports to Congress detailing the progress of these international cooperation efforts and the measurable improvements made to grid resilience.
This bill, titled the Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, aims to enhance Taiwan's energy security by increasing U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to Taiwan and improving the resilience of its energy infrastructure. The legislation authorizes U.S. government agencies to coordinate with Taiwan on energy projects, provide technical assistance for cybersecurity and physical security improvements, and establish a joint U.S.-Taiwan Energy Security Center. It also directs an assessment of redirecting U.S. LNG exports currently sent to China to Taiwan and encourages Taiwan to maintain and expand its nuclear power capabilities. Additionally, the bill provides for insurance on vessels transporting critical goods to Taiwan and clarifies that the measures do not alter the U.S. One China policy.
