Energy Choice Act

Latest action Feb 4, 2026

Energy Choice Act This bill prohibits a state or local government from banning or limiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, transportation, distribution, expansion, or access to an energy service based on the type or source of energy (e.g., natural gas) that is sold.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

Aaron Bean, Adam Gray and 155 others

Party of the 154 on Agora

Republican151
Democratic3

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Full history

Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
U.S. House
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Feb 4, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.

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Feb 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
In committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Committee vote
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
U.S. House of Representatives
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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Cosponsors: The list shows the 154 cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. Congress.gov listed 157 as of Jul 30, 2026. Party is shown for the 154 cosponsors who are on Agora.
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