What does Preamble of Reliable Power Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Power Act. The proposed amendment would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review regulations. The review is specifically focused on regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Reliable Power Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Reliable Power Act.

What does COMMISSION REVIEW AND COMMENT FOR COVERED AGENCY ACTIONS. of Reliable Power Act do?

This section amends the Federal Power Act to modify the responsibilities of the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO). The ERO is required to conduct an annual long-term assessment of the bulk-power system, considering generation resource mix, transmission development, and electric energy demand trends. If the ERO determines a risk of electric energy supply shortfalls, it must publicly notify the Commission. The Commission is required to notify relevant federal agencies, such as the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, of a state of generation inadequacy. Federal agencies must submit covered agency actions (regulations affecting generation resources) to the Commission for review and comment. The Commission, in consultation with the ERO, will provide comments and recommendations on these actions, assessing their potential impact on reliability. Federal agencies must respond to the Commission's comments and recommendations before finalizing an action. All comments, recommendations, and responses must be made publicly available.

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Reliable Power Act

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 10/23/2025

Author: Tom Cotton (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to review regulations that could impact the reliable operation of the bulk-power system.
It requires the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to annually assess the bulk-power system for potential electric energy supply shortfalls and notify FERC of any risks.
Federal agencies must submit proposed regulations affecting generation resources to FERC for review and comment before finalizing them.

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