CHARGE Act of 2025
Bill Summary
Requires utilities to charge consumers for electricity based on the actual cost of generating power at the time it's used, rather than a fixed rate. Funds research into new methods for calculating these costs.
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Bill Journey
- Nov 21, 2025
- Nov 21, 2025You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
Affects residential and commercial electricity consumers by potentially changing their monthly bills, and impacts utility companies by requiring them to adopt new pricing systems.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic2
- Republican3
Documents
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Cosponsors (4)
Bill Details
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