What does Preamble of Grid Expansion and Reliability Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Power Act. It would allow individuals to construct or modify electric transmission facilities within national interest electric transmission corridors. The construction or modification would be permitted if the individual self-certifies certain information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Grid Expansion and Reliability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Grid Expansion and Reliability Act.

What does SITING OF INTERSTATE ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION FACILITIES. of Grid Expansion and Reliability Act do?

This section amends Section 216 of the Federal Power Act. The Secretary of Energy is replaced with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in several subsections. Subsections (b) and (d) are removed and replaced with a new subsection (b) regarding self-certification. Beginning when regulations are issued, individuals or entities can construct or modify electric transmission facilities within designated national interest electric transmission corridors by providing a certification. The certification must include the legal name, title, mailing address, and principal place of business of the person constructing or modifying the facility. The certification must also specify whether the entity is an individual or corporation, the state of organization if a corporation, a description of existing operations, and a description of the transmission facility including expected construction dates.

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Grid Expansion and Reliability Act

Last updated: 4/13/2026 · Introduced: 4/13/2026

Author: Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to allow individuals and entities to construct or modify electric transmission facilities within national interest electric transmission corridors.
It establishes a self-certification process to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for these construction or modification projects, replacing prior oversight by the Secretary of Energy.
The self-certification requires providing information such as the entity's details, operational description, and a description of the transmission facility and its timeline.

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