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S3976Referred to Committee

Connect the Grid Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-03
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Edward J. Markey
Edward J. Markey
Democrat · MA · Senator
Votes with party: 67.0% (321 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000133

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

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

  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)Original· 2026-03-03

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.

2026-03-03

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely make it easier and faster to build new power lines and upgrade the electrical grid to handle renewable energy sources like wind and solar. It probably streamlines the permitting process and reduces regulatory delays that currently slow down grid modernization projects, affecting energy companies, utilities, and ultimately consumers who depend on reliable electricity. The goal appears to be connecting more clean energy sources to the grid and improving the overall reliability of America's power infrastructure.

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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