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BillHR 7977 · 119

Energy Bills Relief Act

Introduced
Mar 18, 2026
Cosponsors
157
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds relief for energy bills, helping people pay for energy costs. Requires various committees to consider provisions related to energy bill relief.

Sponsored By

Sean Casten
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 18, 2026
  3. Mar 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income households and individuals struggling to pay energy bills, providing them with financial assistance to cover energy costs. It also impacts energy providers and government agencies responsible for administering energy assistance programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
147backers
  • Democratic147
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (157)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.