American Renewable Energy Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5434, introduced by Senator Peter Welch, would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Its stated purpose is to establish a federal renewable electricity standard for companies that sell electricity directly to consumers, known as retail electricity suppliers. The full details of how this standard would work and its specific requirements are not yet available as the bill's text has not been published.
The bill aims to impact the energy sector by influencing the electricity supplied to consumers. It would apply to retail electricity suppliers, which are the entities responsible for providing electricity to homes and businesses. The measure is intended to promote renewable energy sources, though the specific mechanisms and targets are to be determined by the full text of the legislation.
S. 5434 is currently at the introduction stage in the 119th Congress, having been introduced on September 17, 2026. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted upon by committees or the full Senate or House of Representatives. For the bill to advance, it would need to be considered by relevant committees and pass both chambers of Congress.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 5434 do?
- This bill, S. 5434, introduced by Senator Peter Welch, would amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Its stated purpose is to establish a federal renewable electricity standard for companies that sell electricity directly to consumers, known as retail electricity suppliers. The full details of how this standard would work and its specific requirements are not yet available as the bill's text has not been published. The bill aims to impact the energy sector by influencing the electricity supplied to consumers. It would apply to retail electricity suppliers, which are the entities responsible for providing electricity to homes and businesses. The measure is intended to promote renewable energy sources, though the specific mechanisms and targets are to be determined by the full text of the legislation. S. 5434 is currently at the introduction stage in the 119th Congress, having been introduced on September 17, 2026. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been debated, amended, or voted upon by committees or the full Senate or House of Representatives. For the bill to advance, it would need to be considered by relevant committees and pass both chambers of Congress.
- Has S. 5434 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5434. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5434?
- S. 5434 was sponsored by Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5434?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (17 Sep 2026).
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