CHARGE Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This bill, the CHARGE Act, would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of high-voltage transmission lines. Specifically, it mandates an investigation into how transmission lines operating at 750-kilovolt or greater impact human and livestock health, as well as crop yields.
Following the completion of this study, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be required to submit a report detailing the findings. This report would be sent to the chair and ranking member of the House Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce, and the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Warren Davidson. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and its status is currently listed as "Introduced." No further legislative action has taken place.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10491 do?
- This bill, the CHARGE Act, would direct the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the effects of high-voltage transmission lines. Specifically, it mandates an investigation into how transmission lines operating at 750-kilovolt or greater impact human and livestock health, as well as crop yields. Following the completion of this study, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be required to submit a report detailing the findings. This report would be sent to the chair and ranking member of the House Committees on Agriculture and Energy and Commerce, and the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Warren Davidson. It has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and its status is currently listed as "Introduced." No further legislative action has taken place.
- Has H.R. 10491 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10491. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10491?
- H.R. 10491 was sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10491?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (17 Sep 2026).
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