To accelerate the modernization of the national electric grid by supporting advanced conductors and related systems, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: George Whitesides (Democratic-CA)July 23, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Makes it easier and cheaper to upgrade the nation's electric grid with modern power lines.

This bill would make it easier and cheaper to upgrade the nation's electric grid. It offers tax credits to companies that install advanced power lines and speeds up federal reviews for these projects. The goal is to modernize the grid, making it more reliable and potentially lowering energy costs for everyone.

What Would Change

Today, companies upgrading power lines don't have specific tax credits for advanced technology, and federal environmental reviews follow standard processes. After this bill, companies could get a tax credit of 6% or 30% for installing advanced power lines, and certain upgrade projects would get faster federal environmental reviews, helping to modernize the grid more quickly.

Key Provisions

Lets companies get a tax credit for installing advanced power lines and related equipment.
Speeds up federal environmental reviews for certain projects that upgrade power lines within existing areas.
Allows power line companies to study the benefits of modernizing their systems with advanced power lines.
Lets the Department of Energy share general information about how well advanced power line projects are performing nationwide.
Would not allow tax credits for projects built with significant help from certain foreign entities after December 31, 2025.

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HR 9945 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10

To accelerate the modernization of the national electric grid by supporting advanced conductors and related systems, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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