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Baseload Reliability Protection Act

7/1/2025, 1:17 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3843

The bill titled "To amend the Federal Power Act" with designation H.R. 3843 in the 119th Congress, introduced on June 9, 2025, aims to prohibit the retirements of baseload electric generating units in regions served by Regional Transmission Organizations or Independent System Operators categorized by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation as at elevated or high risk of electricity supply shortfalls.

Current Status of Bill HR 3843

Bill HR 3843 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2025. Bill HR 3843 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2025.  Bill HR 3843's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3843

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
21
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3843

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3843

To amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit retirements of baseload electric generating units in any area that is served by a Regional Transmission Organization or an Independent System Operator and that the North American Electric Reliability Corporation categorizes as at elevated risk or high risk of electricity supply shortfalls, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit retirements of baseload electric generating units in any area that is served by a Regional Transmission Organization or an Independent System Operator and that the North American Electric Reliability Corporation categorizes as at elevated risk or high risk of electricity supply shortfalls, and for other purposes.

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