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S2835Referred to Committee

Energizing Our Communities Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-17
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Peter Welch
Peter Welch
Democrat · VT · Senator
Votes with party: 82.9% (808 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/W000800

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)Original· 2025-09-17

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2025-09-17

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to boost energy production and infrastructure in American communities, likely through measures that support renewable energy development, grid modernization, or domestic energy resources. The specific provisions would affect energy companies, utilities, and consumers by potentially changing how electricity is generated, distributed, or priced. The bill is currently under review by the Senate's energy committee to determine its final details and viability.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Energy
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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