Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026, would amend the Federal Power Act to improve the nation's electric grid. It aims to achieve this by requiring integrated planning for local, regional, and interregional electricity transmission facilities. The bill would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules for these planning processes, ensuring they consider various timeframes and factors affecting electricity demand and supply.
The legislation would affect entities involved in electricity transmission planning, including transmission owners and regional planning organizations. It mandates joint planning between adjacent transmission planning regions and requires them to submit joint transmission plans to FERC for approval. These plans would need to identify transmission facilities, consider cost allocation, and assess benefits like improved reliability and resilience. The bill also includes provisions for dispute resolution and establishes processes for permitting projects selected through these plans.
H.R. 10539 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been considered by the committee, passed by the House, or sent to the Senate. If it moves forward, the committee would review the bill, and it could then be brought to the House floor for a vote.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10539 do?
- This bill, titled the Integrated Local, Regional, and Interregional Transmission Planning Act of 2026, would amend the Federal Power Act to improve the nation's electric grid. It aims to achieve this by requiring integrated planning for local, regional, and interregional electricity transmission facilities. The bill would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish rules for these planning processes, ensuring they consider various timeframes and factors affecting electricity demand and supply. The legislation would affect entities involved in electricity transmission planning, including transmission owners and regional planning organizations. It mandates joint planning between adjacent transmission planning regions and requires them to submit joint transmission plans to FERC for approval. These plans would need to identify transmission facilities, consider cost allocation, and assess benefits like improved reliability and resilience. The bill also includes provisions for dispute resolution and establishes processes for permitting projects selected through these plans. H.R. 10539 was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been considered by the committee, passed by the House, or sent to the Senate. If it moves forward, the committee would review the bill, and it could then be brought to the House floor for a vote.
- Has H.R. 10539 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10539. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10539?
- H.R. 10539 was sponsored by Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10539?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (24 Sep 2026).
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