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House bill · H.R. 7728 (119th Congress)

Connect the Grid Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Feb 26, 2026

Sponsor: Greg Casar (U.S. Representative, TX-35, Democratic)

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Summary

Would amend the Federal Power Act to remove the exemption for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), placing the Texas grid under Federal Power Act jurisdiction and providing for its interconnection with neighboring grids.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

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

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Cosponsors

15

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Full history

  1. Feb 26, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Feb 26, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Feb 26, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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