United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 3 D cosponsors

HR 9339 — Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act

Last action — Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 3 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill focuses on improving innovation for energy grid solutions.

This bill aims to enhance innovation to support the energy grid. It seeks to promote affordable solutions that improve grid performance and reliability.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from improved energy reliability and potentially lower costs associated with electricity.
  • Environment: This bill could promote cleaner energy solutions by fostering innovation within the energy sector.

Summary

Affordable Innovation for the Grid ActThis 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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated text of HR 9339 adds specific details confirming that the bill was passed in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026. It removes earlier introductory information and sponsor details that outlined the bill's journey through the legislative process. The changes focus on the final status of the bill rather than its earlier proceedings.

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9339 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
9339 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
721 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
9339 [Report No.
9339 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
119-822] To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2026 Mrs.
Harshbarger (for herself and Mr.
Mullin) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 14, 2026 Additional sponsors:
Mr.
Onder, Ms.
Schrier, Mr.
Evans of Colorado, Mr.
Vindman, and Mr.
Griffith September 14, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
Union Calendar No.
Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2026.
721 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
Attest:
Clerk.
119th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
9339 [Report No.
9339 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
119-822] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct an assessment on the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing technologies to enhance the bulk-power system, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 14, 2026 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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What Congress says this changes

H. Rept. 119-822

Published by the reporting committee Not generated — this is the committee's own “Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported”.

The committee states that this bill does not amend existing law. (H. Rept. 119-822)

Source: H. Rept. 119-822 · govinfo

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  5. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  6. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9339 do?
Affordable Innovation for the Grid ActThis 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.
Who sponsors HR 9339?
HR 9339 is sponsored by Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), Mullin, Kevin (Democratic), Onder, Robert F. (Republican), Schrier, Kim (Democratic), Evans, Gabe (Republican), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), and Griffith, H. Morgan (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 9339?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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