119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 9339Passed HouseEnergy
Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana (R-TN)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 18, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) sponsored this bill directing the Department of Energy to assess and report on how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing can improve the capacity, reliability, and operational efficiency of the nation's bulk-power system. The bill also addresses computer security and identity theft protections related to these advanced technologies on the grid. The House committee approved the bill unanimously, 44-0, on July 21, 2026.
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-06-18, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-16T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Introduced
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House committee
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House floor
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Senate
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Sep 16
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Sep 16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 15
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Sep 15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15
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Sep 15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Sep 15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
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Sep 15
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
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Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
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Full action log
All 19 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 16
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 15
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 15
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5665)
Sep 15
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 15
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9339.
Sep 15
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5665-5666)
Sep 15
HOUSEMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 14
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 721.
Sep 14
HOUSEReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Sep 14
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-822.
Jul 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jul 21
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 20
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 24
HOUSEForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 24
HOUSESubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 18
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 18
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 18
Introduced in House
Jun 18
Introduced in House
All 6 cosponsors
3 Democrats · 3 Republicans
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