States and utilities would get new federal guidance on planning the electric grid. The bill also offers grants and training to help them use better models and tools.
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Integrated Resource Planning Modernization Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 5964: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects state utility regulators, state energy offices, electric utilities, and grid operators. They would get new federal guidance and could receive grant-funded help to change how they plan the power system. Electricity customers could feel indirect effects later if planning changes affect costs, reliability, or the mix of energy projects built.
Why this matters: Electric planning affects whether the grid has enough power during heat waves, storms, and high-demand days. It also shapes which power plants, power lines, storage, and customer programs get built. This bill tries to improve those choices by giving states shared guidance, better tools, and possible grant money. The final effect would depend on how states use the guidance and how much money Congress provides.
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Officially: Integrated Resource Planning Modernization Act
States and utilities would get new federal guidance on planning the electric grid. The bill also offers grants and training to help them use better models and tools.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (11/7/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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