Grid Expansion and Reliability Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-21T18:06:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8248 Grid Expansion and Reliability Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/21/2026, 6:06 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8248

H.R. 8248, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 13, 2026, aims to amend the Federal Power Act to enable individuals to build or alter an electric transmission facility within a national interest electric transmission corridor by self-certifying specific information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8248

Bill HR 8248 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 13, 2026. Bill HR 8248 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 13, 2026. Bill HR 8248's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of April 13, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8248

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8248

To amend the Federal Power Act to allow a person to construct or modify an electric transmission facility in a national interest electric transmission corridor if the person self-certifies certain information to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes.