Recognizing that the retirement of nonintermittent electric generation facilities, before facilities with equal or greater reliability attributes are available, is a threat to the reliability of the United States electric grid.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Apr 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.Res. 290 is a simple resolution—a statement of the House's position rather than a law with binding legal effect. It would have the House formally recognize that retiring "nonintermittent" electric generation facilities (such as coal, natural gas, and nuclear plants) before replacement facilities with comparable reliability are available poses a threat to the reliability of the U.S. electric grid. It cites findings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation about regions at risk of electricity shortages, declining reserve margins, and rising demand from factors like artificial intelligence and industrial growth. The resolution also states that federal environmental regulations and incentives are contributing to premature plant retirements and higher electricity prices, and it expresses support for President Trump's energy policies, including the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order.
The resolution does not create new laws, regulations, or funding; it expresses the House's opinion on energy policy and grid reliability. It primarily concerns policymakers, energy regulators, and utilities, and indirectly speaks to consumers concerned about electricity prices and reliability, though it imposes no direct obligations on them.
The bill was introduced on April 2, 2025, by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), with Rep. Lee of Florida as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the latest action, it remains in committee, meaning no further floor action, hearing, or vote has occurred yet.
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Timeline
2 Apr 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 290 do?
- H.Res. 290 is a simple resolution—a statement of the House's position rather than a law with binding legal effect. It would have the House formally recognize that retiring "nonintermittent" electric generation facilities (such as coal, natural gas, and nuclear plants) before replacement facilities with comparable reliability are available poses a threat to the reliability of the U.S. electric grid. It cites findings from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation about regions at risk of electricity shortages, declining reserve margins, and rising demand from factors like artificial intelligence and industrial growth. The resolution also states that federal environmental regulations and incentives are contributing to premature plant retirements and higher electricity prices, and it expresses support for President Trump's energy policies, including the "Unleashing American Energy" executive order. The resolution does not create new laws, regulations, or funding; it expresses the House's opinion on energy policy and grid reliability. It primarily concerns policymakers, energy regulators, and utilities, and indirectly speaks to consumers concerned about electricity prices and reliability, though it imposes no direct obligations on them. The bill was introduced on April 2, 2025, by Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), with Rep. Lee of Florida as a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As of the latest action, it remains in committee, meaning no further floor action, hearing, or vote has occurred yet.
- Has H.Res. 290 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 290. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 290?
- H.Res. 290 was sponsored by Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large] (R-ND), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 290?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (2 Apr 2025).
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