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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 13, 2026
BillsEnergyH.R. 7257Congress.gov ↗
H.R. 7257Passed HouseEnergy

Republicans pass bill to secure electric grid infrastructure

Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 27, 2026
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Where it is in the process

Introduced
Jan 27
House committee
Jul 13
House floor
Jun 29
4
Senate
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Sponsor

Cosponsors (4)

DR
TR
JR
RR
1 Democrat, 3 Republicans (of 4 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 13
1d ago
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 29
Jun 29
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29
Jun 29
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29
Jun 29
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29
Jun 29
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
Jun 29
Jun 29
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
Jun 29
Jun 29
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 11
May 11
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
May 11
May 11
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
May 11
May 11
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
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Full action log

All 16 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 13
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 29
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 29
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4296)
Jun 29
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7257.
Jun 29
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4296-4297)
Jun 29
HOUSEMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 11
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
May 11
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
May 11
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-644.
Feb 4
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 4
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 27
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jan 27
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 27
Introduced in House
Jan 27
Introduced in House

All 4 cosponsors

1 Democrat · 3 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Republicans (3)

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