To amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy to promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and investments in small and disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10402 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY20) on September 15, 2026. According to its title, the bill would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require that financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and investments in small and disadvantaged communities. Beyond this stated purpose, the specific text of the bill—such as how these requirements would be defined, implemented, or enforced—has not yet been published, so no further details can be summarized at this time.
Based on the title alone, the bill would likely affect entities that receive or apply for Department of Energy financial assistance, such as grants, loans, or other funding programs. It could also have implications for workers, manufacturers, and communities—particularly small or disadvantaged communities—that might benefit from the standards the bill seeks to establish. However, the precise scope of who is covered and how they would be affected cannot be determined without the full bill text.
The bill has just been introduced and has not yet moved through committee review, markup, or floor votes. As a newly introduced measure, its next steps would typically include referral to the relevant House committee(s), such as the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for further consideration. No further legislative action has occurred as of the latest available status.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10402 do?
- H.R. 10402 is a bill introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY20) on September 15, 2026. According to its title, the bill would amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to require that financial assistance provided by the Department of Energy promote high labor standards, community benefits, domestic manufacturing, and investments in small and disadvantaged communities. Beyond this stated purpose, the specific text of the bill—such as how these requirements would be defined, implemented, or enforced—has not yet been published, so no further details can be summarized at this time. Based on the title alone, the bill would likely affect entities that receive or apply for Department of Energy financial assistance, such as grants, loans, or other funding programs. It could also have implications for workers, manufacturers, and communities—particularly small or disadvantaged communities—that might benefit from the standards the bill seeks to establish. However, the precise scope of who is covered and how they would be affected cannot be determined without the full bill text. The bill has just been introduced and has not yet moved through committee review, markup, or floor votes. As a newly introduced measure, its next steps would typically include referral to the relevant House committee(s), such as the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for further consideration. No further legislative action has occurred as of the latest available status.
- Has H.R. 10402 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10402 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10402?
- H.R. 10402 was sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY20] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10402?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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