The House has passed H.R. 3628 - State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act. This bill was introduced by Representative Gabe Evans.
The vote was 218-207.
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Here is a short summary of a September 19, 2025 version of the bill.
H.R. 3628 - State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act Summary
This bill, titled the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act , aims to amend aspects of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, particularly focusing on how states manage their electric utility planning to ensure reliable energy generation. The key provisions of the bill include:
1. Requirements for Electric Utilities
Each state-regulated electric utility that engages in integrated resource planning must:
- Establish measures to ensure the reliable availability of electric energy for a 10-year period.
- Maintain operations of reliable generation facilities or procure energy from such facilities.
2. Definition of Reliable Generation Facility
The bill defines a reliable generation facility as one that can:
- Generate electricity continuously for at least 30 days.
- Have an adequate fuel supply on-site or contractual arrangements to ensure continuous electricity generation for at least 30 days.
- Operate during emergencies and severe weather conditions.
- Provide essential services for electricity reliability, such as frequency and voltage support.
3. State Regulatory Authority Responsibilities
The bill mandates that state regulatory authorities:
- Consider the new reliability standard within one year of the bill's enactment.
- Complete their considerations and make determinations regarding the standard within two years.
Additionally, states that have already enacted or considered comparable standards within three years prior to the bill's enactment will be exempt from these obligations.
4. Amendments to Existing Sections
The bill makes several technical amendments to ensure that the new requirements align with current regulations, including specifying that references to the enactment date apply to the new reliability standard.
Relevant Companies
- EXC (Exelon Corporation): As a major electric utility company, Exelon may need to adjust its generation facilities and procurement strategies to comply with the new reliability standards established by this bill.
- DUK (Duke Energy Corporation): Duke, which operates in various states, may face changes in its operational planning to meet the reliability requirements for its generation facilities.
- AEP (American Electric Power Company, Inc.): AEP must ensure its generation facilities meet the continuous operation standards set forth in the bill, potentially impacting long-term planning and investments.
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Representative Gabe Evans Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Gabe Evans:
- H.R.6387: FIRE Act
- H.R.6259: No Fentanyl on Social Media Act
- H.R.5734: Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act
- H.R.5573: Combatting Fentanyl Poisonings Act of 2025
- H.R.3628: State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
- H.R.3337: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3344 11th Avenue in Evans, Colorado, as the "Deputy Samuel Kent Brownlee Post Office".
You can track bills proposed by Representative Gabe Evans on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Evans.
Representative Gabe Evans Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Gabe Evans is worth $439.5K, as of December 11th, 2025. This is the 405th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Evans has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Gabe Evans's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Evans.
