United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 5487 — Keep the Lights Local Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds a prohibition on foreign ownership of public utility holding companies.

  • 42 U.S. Code Chapter 149 Subchapter XII Part D

    SEC. 16464. PROHIBITION ON FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) Prohibition on Foreign Ownership.--No foreign corporation or foreign government shall be a public utility holding company. (b) Effective Date.--The prohibition provided in subsection (a) shall be effective on the date that is 180 days after the effective date of this Act.

    This creates a new law that prohibits foreign entities from owning public utility holding companies.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5487?
HR 5487 is sponsored by Riley, Josh (Democratic) and Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5487?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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