To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10687, introduced by Representative Frank Mrvan, aims to change how emergency powers are used for electricity. Specifically, it proposes to modify Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. The stated goals of this modification are to increase transparency for people who pay electricity bills (ratepayers) and to prevent orders that would either stop or slow down the closure of power plants.
The bill, as titled, would affect how the government can direct the operation of power plants during emergencies. It seeks to ensure that those who pay for electricity have a clearer understanding of decisions made under these emergency authorities. Additionally, it would limit the ability of authorities to issue directives that keep power plants open when they are otherwise scheduled to be retired.
This bill has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction on October 1, 2026, its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. The full text of H.R. 10687 has not yet been published, so the specific details of how it would achieve these modifications are not yet available.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 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. 10687 do?
- H.R. 10687, introduced by Representative Frank Mrvan, aims to change how emergency powers are used for electricity. Specifically, it proposes to modify Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act. The stated goals of this modification are to increase transparency for people who pay electricity bills (ratepayers) and to prevent orders that would either stop or slow down the closure of power plants. The bill, as titled, would affect how the government can direct the operation of power plants during emergencies. It seeks to ensure that those who pay for electricity have a clearer understanding of decisions made under these emergency authorities. Additionally, it would limit the ability of authorities to issue directives that keep power plants open when they are otherwise scheduled to be retired. This bill has been introduced in the 119th Congress. As of its introduction on October 1, 2026, its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. The full text of H.R. 10687 has not yet been published, so the specific details of how it would achieve these modifications are not yet available.
- Has H.R. 10687 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10687 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10687?
- H.R. 10687 was sponsored by Rep. Frank Mrvan [D-IN1] (Democrat-IN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10687?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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