HR3843Referred to Committee
Baseload Reliability Protection Act
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2025-06-09
Introduced
26
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Julie Fedorchak
Republican · ND · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (546 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/F000482
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (26)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- August Pfluger (R-TX-11)Original· 2025-06-09
- Carol D. Miller (R-WV-1)Original· 2025-06-09
- Craig A. Goldman (R-TX-12)Original· 2025-06-09
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH-6)Original· 2025-06-09
- Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R-TX-14)Original· 2025-06-09
- Troy Balderson (R-OH-12)Original· 2025-06-09
- Troy Downing (R-MT-2)· 2025-06-10
- Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6)· 2025-06-23
- J. French Hill (R-AR-2)· 2025-09-02
- Michael Lawler (R-NY-17)· 2025-09-02
- Mary E. Miller (R-IL-15)· 2025-09-18
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC-6)· 2025-10-08
- Dusty Johnson (R-SD)· 2025-10-08
- Erin Houchin (R-IN-9)· 2025-10-08
- Gabe Evans (R-CO-8)· 2025-10-08
- H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)· 2025-10-08
- John J. McGuire III (R-VA-5)· 2025-10-08
- Laurel M. Lee (R-FL-15)· 2025-10-08
- Michael Baumgartner (R-WA-5)· 2025-10-08
- Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8)· 2025-10-08
- Pat Harrigan (R-NC-10)· 2025-10-08
- Robert F. Onder, Jr. (R-MO-3)· 2025-10-08
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ-8)· 2025-11-12
- Andy Barr (R-KY-6)· 2026-01-09
- Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12)· 2026-02-03
- Stephanie I. Bice (R-OK-5)· 2026-03-26
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-06-09
Previously
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-06-09
Plain-English Summary
This bill would likely protect and support power plants that provide steady, around-the-clock electricity to the grid, such as coal, nuclear, and natural gas facilities, possibly through subsidies or regulatory changes that favor these energy sources over intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar. The measure would affect energy companies, utility providers, and consumers who depend on reliable electricity supply, though the specific mechanisms aren't yet clear since the bill is still in early stages. The intent appears to be ensuring the U.S. maintains a stable electrical grid by preventing the retirement of traditional power plants.
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Subjects
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