Power for the People Act of 2026
Sponsored by Paul Tonko DDemocrat, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Energy.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
27 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Kathy Castor DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Steve Cohen DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sarah Elfreth DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Maxine Dexter DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Valerie P. Foushee DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| John Garamendi DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Daniel S. Goldman DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Stephen F. Lynch DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Glenn Ivey DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| April McClain Delaney DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jennifer L. McClellan DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Kweisi Mfume DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Johnny Olszewski, Jr. DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Janice D. Schakowsky DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Quigley DDemocratOriginal cosponsor | |
| Betty McCollum DDemocrat | |
| George Latimer DDemocrat | |
| Veronica Escobar DDemocrat | |
| Mark DeSaulnier DDemocrat | |
| Becca Balint DDemocrat | |
| Chellie Pingree DDemocrat | |
| Mike Levin DDemocrat | |
| Lauren Underwood DDemocrat | |
| Kristen McDonald Rivet DDemocrat | |
| Brittany Pettersen DDemocrat | |
| Madeleine Dean DDemocrat |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
|---|---|---|
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee (House)Referred To, April 9, 2026
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Not checked yetNo lobbying report we hold names H.R. 8241.