H.R. 3616 (119th)Congressional Activities

Reliable Power Act

Energy|Congressional oversightElectric power generation and transmission
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 256.

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Congressional Activities

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CRS Reports

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CRS analysis

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Since 2008, the U.S. coal industry has seen a decline in the amount of coal mined and consumed—although mining efficiency has improved. The industry’s U.S. employment has declined 92% over a century. U.S. coal consumption and production peaked in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Coal’s decline is due in part to technologi…

AuthorsLexie Ryan
Fossil EnergyEnergy Policy
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Committee Meetings

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Committee meetings

Recent
ScheduledMarkupJun 25, 2025, 2:15 PM
Full Committee Markup of 13 Bills
2123, Rayburn House Office Building, 2123, Rayburn House Office Building
ScheduledMeetingDec 15, 2025, 9:00 PM
H.R. 4776 – SPEED Act; H.R. 1366 – Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; H.R. 3616 – Reliable Power Act; H.R. 3632 – Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025; H.R. 4371 – Kayla Hamilton Act; H.R. 845 – Pet and Livestock Protection Act
H-313, Capitol, H-313, Capitol

Hearings

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Committee Reports

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H. Rept. 119-302,Part 2Sep 17, 2025Energy and Commerce Committee

RELIABLE POWER ACT

H. Rept. 119-302Sep 17, 2025Energy and Commerce Committee

RELIABLE POWER ACT

Committee Prints

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Amendments

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HAMDT 137Dec 17, 2025

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 951, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Energy and Commerce is considered adopted.

Latest action: On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.

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