Build More Power Act

Hozzl · 2026-04-17T08:23:37Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8262 Build More Power Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/17/2026, 8:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8262

The bill H.R. 8262, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 14, 2026, aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by extending the availability of funds and commitment authority for energy infrastructure reinvestment financing. Additionally, the bill proposes to require the solicitation of applications from energy infrastructure necessary to generate electric energy during emergencies.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8262

Bill HR 8262 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8262 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2026. Bill HR 8262's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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. as of April 14, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8262

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8262

To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to extend the period of availability of funds and commitment authority for energy infrastructure reinvestment financing and to require the solicitation of applications from energy infrastructure required to generate electric energy during an emergency, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8262

Josh Gottheimer

New JerseyDemocrat

Michael Lawler

New YorkRepublican

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