Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
What this bill does
H.R. 9335, the Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy to create a public clearinghouse, within one year of enactment, containing information on Department of Energy projects, funding sources, and cost-benefit analyses related to advanced transmission technology—equipment and methods that can increase capacity and efficiency of electric transmission lines. The Secretary could also provide technical assistance to electric utilities, transmission organizations, and state regulators to help them use this information. The bill adds advanced transmission technology programs to the list of measures states may include in their energy conservation plans, and exempts Department of Energy funding decisions for such technology from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. Separately, it requires the Department to develop wildfire-mitigation best practices for the bulk power system, covering vegetation management, engineering, and operations.
The bill affects electric utilities, transmission organizations, state energy regulators, and the Department of Energy, but explicitly states that it does not authorize the Secretary or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to require utilities to adopt any particular technology or practice—participation remains voluntary. Ratepayers could be indirectly affected if utilities adopt technologies expected to reduce transmission costs or congestion.
The bill was introduced June 18, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which ordered it reported on July 21, 2026, by a 39–10 vote. It would next need to be considered by the full House, and if passed, by the Senate, before it could become law.
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Official summary
The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on July 21, 2026.
Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9335 do?
- H.R. 9335, the Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act, would direct the Secretary of Energy to create a public clearinghouse, within one year of enactment, containing information on Department of Energy projects, funding sources, and cost-benefit analyses related to advanced transmission technology—equipment and methods that can increase capacity and efficiency of electric transmission lines. The Secretary could also provide technical assistance to electric utilities, transmission organizations, and state regulators to help them use this information. The bill adds advanced transmission technology programs to the list of measures states may include in their energy conservation plans, and exempts Department of Energy funding decisions for such technology from environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act. Separately, it requires the Department to develop wildfire-mitigation best practices for the bulk power system, covering vegetation management, engineering, and operations. The bill affects electric utilities, transmission organizations, state energy regulators, and the Department of Energy, but explicitly states that it does not authorize the Secretary or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to require utilities to adopt any particular technology or practice—participation remains voluntary. Ratepayers could be indirectly affected if utilities adopt technologies expected to reduce transmission costs or congestion. The bill was introduced June 18, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which ordered it reported on July 21, 2026, by a 39–10 vote. It would next need to be considered by the full House, and if passed, by the Senate, before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 9335 become law?
- Not yet. As of 21 Jul 2026, H.R. 9335 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9335?
- H.R. 9335 was sponsored by Rep. Craig Goldman [R-TX12] (Republican-TX), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9335?
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 10. (21 Jul 2026).
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