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To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on using highway rights-of-way and rail rights-of-way as locations on which to construct high-voltage transmission infrastructure, and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HR 7405
H.R. 7405 of the 119th Congress, introduced on February 5, 2026, aims to instruct the Secretary of Energy to undertake a study on the feasibility of utilizing highway rights-of-way and rail rights-of-way for the installation of high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Current Status of Bill HR 7405
Bill HR 7405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2026. Bill HR 7405 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2026. Bill HR 7405's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 5, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7405
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7405
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7405
To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on using highway rights-of-way and rail rights-of-way as locations on which to construct high-voltage transmission infrastructure, and for other purposes.
To direct the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study on using highway rights-of-way and rail rights-of-way as locations on which to construct high-voltage transmission infrastructure, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7405
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