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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
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H.R. 9340Passed HouseEnergy

Ratepayer Protection Act

Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Gabe (R-CO)42 cosponsorsIntroduced Jun 18, 2026
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In plain English

H.R. 9340 establishes a federal standard for large electricity customers that states must follow when setting utility rates. The bill addresses how electric power is generated, transmitted, and priced, and includes provisions related to energy efficiency and conservation requirements. Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO). The House committee voted 52-0 to advance the bill.

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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-09-10, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-10T04:00:00Z. 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
Sep 16
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House · Roll 312
Recorded Sep 16, 2026
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Activity timeline

Sep 16
1d ago
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
1d ago
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 312). (text: CR H5656-5657)
Sep 16
1d ago
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 312).
Sep 16
1d ago
Considered as unfinished business.
Sep 15
3d ago
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 15
3d ago
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9340.
Sep 15
3d ago
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5661)
Sep 15
3d ago
Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10
Sep 10
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 713.
Sep 10
Sep 10
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-814.
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Full action log

All 20 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Sep 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 312). (text: CR H5656-5657)
Sep 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 3 (Roll no. 312).
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business.
Sep 15
HOUSEAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 15
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9340.
Sep 15
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5656-5661)
Sep 15
HOUSEMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 10
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 713.
Sep 10
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-814.
Sep 10
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-814.
Jul 21
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 52 - 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 42 cosponsors

7 Democrats · 35 Republicans
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Republicans (35)

In the news

U.S. House passes the Ratepayer Protection Act - National Association of Counties
Congress Vote: The House has passed H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act - Quiver Quantitative
Congress is skipping town, but not before taking up Kathy Castor's data center bill protecting ratepayers - Florida Politics
The "Ratepayer Protection" Act Won’t Protect Us from Data Centers - Food & Water Watch
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