Require the Department of Energy to study lower-cost alternatives to emergency orders and publish cost estimates for any emergency order.

The Utility Affordability and Transparency Act would also require the Department of Energy to study alternatives to emergency orders that could reduce net costs to consumers and utilities and publish a publicly available report detailing the estimated costs associated with any emergency order.

Mrvan introduced legislation requiring DOE to study lower-cost alternatives to emergency orders and publish public reports on estimated costs.

Rep. Frank J. Mrvan Introduces Utility Affordability and Transparency Act to Protect Consumers from Higher Energy Costs | Representative Frank Mrvan
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H.R. 10687 | To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants. Official Title To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants.Sponsor Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]Introduced October 1, 2026 Lastest Action October 1, 2026 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House floor data shows Mrvan introduced H.R. 10687, a bill closely matching the commitment’s emergency-order transparency/retirement theme, but the only recorded action was referral to committee, not passage or enactment.

unresolved same_term A for effort

live.house.gov, U.S. House of Representatives
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Current status: In committee Introduced by: Frank J. Mrvan (D · IN-01) Bill ID: 119hr10687 Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): An official-record aggregator also lists the bill as still in committee with no enacted result, reinforcing that the promise has only seen legislative effort so far.

unresolved same_term A for effort

OurCongress
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“(6) (A) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary issues an order under this subsection (including any renewal or reissuance of an order under this subsection), the Commission shall publish, including on a publicly accessible website, a report on— “(i) the results of the study of alternatives under paragraph (4), if applicable; “(ii) the causes of the applicable emergency; “(iii) estimates of the costs that are expected to be incurred by any electric utility and customers of such electric utility as a result of the order; and

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The introduced bill text contains the promised mechanism for public reporting on emergency orders, including alternatives studied and cost estimates, but this is bill text rather than enacted law.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H. R. 10687 (Introduced-in-House)
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Last Action Date Listed October 1, 2026 Action Mr. Mrvan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Bill Number H.R. 10687 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH)

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo lists H.R. 10687 only as introduced and referred to House Energy and Commerce, with no enacted status or later action shown, leaving the commitment unresolved while documenting legislative effort.

unresolved same_term A for effort

H.R. 10687 (IH) - Utility Affordability and Transparency Act - BILLS-119hr10687ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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