HB3616Introduced in the House
Reliable Power Act
Introduced by Troy Balderson, District OH-12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.
Where it stands
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
December 18, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Passage RC# 347 · December 17, 2025
225
Yes
203
No
5
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 14.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-302.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-302, Part II.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6000-6004)
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3616.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3616, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Weber (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6006)
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 203 (Roll no. 347). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6000)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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