Bills · HR 8262
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8262Energy
Build More Power Act
This bill extends government-backed loans for energy projects through 2032 and sets aside $20 billion to help emergency power plants upgrade their technology and improve grid reliability.AI-written
INTRO APR 14· LAST ACTION APR 14
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AI-writtenExtends federal energy loan programs to 2032 and carves out $20 billion for aging power plants ordered to run during emergencies—helping them modernize their equipment and prevent blackouts.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenAs extreme weather and high demand put more pressure on the U.S. power grid, many older plants are struggling to keep up. Currently, the government can order these plants to stay open during emergencies, but they are often inefficient or high-polluting. This bill provides the financial bridge needed for those specific 'emergency' plants to upgrade their technology. If this becomes law, it could lead to a more reliable power grid and fewer blackouts; if it doesn't, many aging facilities may continue to operate in a state of disrepair until the current funding expires in a few years.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Extends the availability of energy infrastructure reinvestment funds and commitment authority through September 30, 2032.
This gives the Department of Energy several more years to distribute billions of dollars in loans that would otherwise expire.
PROVISION 02
Designates power plants ordered to operate during emergencies as 'ceased operations' for the purpose of loan eligibility.
This technical change allows active plants that are vital for emergencies to qualify for modernization loans that were originally intended for retired plants.
PROVISION 03
Sets aside at least $20 billion in loan guarantees specifically for energy facilities that are required to operate under emergency orders.
It ensures a massive amount of funding is dedicated specifically to the most critical and stressed parts of the power grid.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Secretary of Energy to provide a report on added electric capacity and recommendations for upgrading coal facilities.
This forces the government to be transparent about how much new power is actually being generated and how to handle the transition away from coal.
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 14
Introduced in House
APR 14
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8262
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last actionApr 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026
House BillHR 8262Energy
Build More Power Act
This bill extends government-backed loans for energy projects through 2032 and sets aside $20 billion to help emergency power plants upgrade their technology and improve grid reliability.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026
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