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H.R. 3628 · 119th Congress

State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Passed HouseDec 11, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 218–207. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House. It would change 3 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3628 would change 3 sections of existing law, and would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 15, 2025).

16 U.S.C. 2621 Consideration and determination respecting certain ratemaking standards

16 U.S.C. 2622 Obligations to consider and determine

16 U.S.C. 2634 Prior and pending proceedings

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 3 GAO report on effectiveness of integrated resource planning in ensuring sufficient reliable generation facilities
What the words would change: every change, in place (6)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. 16 U.S.C. 2621(d)added (22)by H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(a)

    (22) Ensuring electric reliability with reliable generation facilities.—(A) In general.— Each State regulated electric utility that employs integrated resource planning shall establish, as part of such integrated resource planning, measures, sufficient to ensure the reliable availability of electric energy over a 10-year period, to maintain—(i) the operation of reliable generation facilities; or(ii) the procurement of electric energy from reliable generation facilities.(B) Reliable generation facility defined.— In this paragraph, the term reliable generation facility means an electric generation facility that ensures the reliable availability of electric energy by—(i) having operational characteristics to enable the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis for a period of not fewer than 30 days;(ii) having—(I) adequate fuel, or a continuously available energy source, on-site to enable the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis for a period of not fewer than 30 days; or(II) contractual obligations that ensure adequate fuel supply to achieve the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis for a period of not fewer than 30 days;(iii) having operational characteristics to enable the generation of electric energy during emergency and severe weather conditions; and(iv) providing essential services related to the reliable availability of electric energy, including frequency support and voltage support.

    The bill says: Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2621(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2621)

  2. 16 U.S.C. 2622(b)added (9)by H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(b)

    (9)(A) Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each State regulated electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) shall commence consideration under section 111, or set a hearing date for consideration, with respect to the standard established by paragraph (22) of section 111(d).(B) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph, each State regulatory authority (with respect to each State regulated electric utility for which the State has ratemaking authority) shall complete the consideration and make the determination under section 111 with respect to the standard established by paragraph (22) of section 111(d).

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2622)

  3. 16 U.S.C. 2622(c)changedby H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(b)

    …in the first rate proceeding commenced after the date three years after November 9, 1978, respecting the rates of such utility if such State regulatory authority or nonregulated electric utility has not, before such date, complied with subsection (b)(2)subsection (b) with respect to such standard. In the case of each standard established by paragraphs (11) through (13) of section 2621(d) of this title, the reference contained in this subsection to November 9, 1978, shall be deemed to be a reference to…

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (b)(2)" and inserting "subsection (b)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2622)

  4. 16 U.S.C. 2622(c)changedby H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(b)

    The bill says: by inserting "In the case of the standard established by paragraph (22) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (22)." after "paragraph (21)."; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2622)

  5. 16 U.S.C. 2622added (i)by H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(b)

    (i) Other prior State actions.— Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph (22) of section 111(d) in the case of any State regulated electric utility in a State if, before the date of enactment of this subsection—(1) the State has implemented for the State regulated electric utility the standard (or a comparable standard);(2) the State regulatory authority for the State has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the State regulated electric utility; or(3) the State legislature has voted on the implementation of the standard (or a comparable standard) for the State regulated electric utility during the 3-year period ending on that date of enactment.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2622)

  6. 16 U.S.C. 2634changedby H.R. 3628 Sec. 2(b)

    The bill says: Section 124 of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2634) is amended by inserting "In the case of the standard established by paragraph (22) of section 111(d), the reference contained in this section to the date of enactment of this Act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph (22)." after "paragraph (21).".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 2634)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.

What it does

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State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

This bill requires certain state authorities that regulate electric utilities to consider the establishment of measures regarding the reliable availability of electricity over specified time periods. These requirements would apply to electric utilities that use integrated resource plans—plans that project future electricity use to ensure resource adequacy, as opposed to utilities that rely on capacity markets, which use price trends for resource planning.

Specifically, the state authorities must consider requiring the integrated resource plans of electric utilities to include measures to ensure the reliable availability of electric energy over a 10-year period to maintain the operation of reliable generation facilities or the procurement of electric energy from reliable generation facilities.

The bill defines reliable generation facilities as facilities that

• enable the generation of electric energy on a continuous basis over a period of not fewer than 30 days;

• have adequate fuel or a continuously available energy source on-site to enable the continuous generation of electric energy for at least 30 days, or have contractual obligations that achieve the same;

• have operational characteristics to enable the generation of electric energy during emergency and severe weather conditions; and

• provide services such as frequency support and voltage support.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Sep 19, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Dec 15, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
  2. Dec 11, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  3. Dec 11, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 323). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  4. Dec 11, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 323). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. Dec 11, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5789)House floor actions
  6. Dec 10, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3628, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  7. Dec 10, 2025DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 936, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Moore (WV) amendment No. 1House floor actions
  8. Dec 10, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3628.House floor actions
  9. Dec 10, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.House floor actions
  10. Dec 10, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5522-5528; text: CR H5522-5523)House floor actions
  11. Dec 9, 2025Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.House floor actions
  12. Sep 19, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.House floor actions
  13. Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-306.House floor actions
  14. Sep 19, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-306.Library of Congress
  15. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 23.House committee actions
  16. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  17. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
  18. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  19. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
  20. May 29, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  21. May 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  22. May 29, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Dec 11, 2025 · HousePassed 218–207
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Passage · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 1 noD 4 yes, 206 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Nicholas A. Langworthy R-NY-23