H.R. 9339 · Passed House · Energy

Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

Sponsor: Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)

What it does

• Direct the Department of Energy to assess how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies can enhance the capacity of the bulk-power system.
• Require the Department of Energy to report on how AI and high-performance computing can improve reliable operation of the bulk-power system.
• Require the Department of Energy to report on how AI and high-performance computing can improve operational efficiency of the bulk-power system.

Official summary

Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act This bill directs the Department of Energy to assess and report on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the capacity, reliable operation, and operational efficiency of the bulk-power system.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources