HR 8248 · 119th Congress

Grid Expansion and Reliability Act

This bill makes it easier and faster to build new electric power lines across state lines by changing who approves these projects and how they get approved. Right now, the Secretary of Energy has to issue permits for major transmission lines in areas designated as important for the national power grid. This bill shi…

Sponsor

Gottheimer, Josh (D-New Jersey)

Introduced

2026-04-13

Policy area

Energy