Preempt state climate mandates that affect energy infrastructure planning or increase electricity costs to safeguard grid reliability and lower energy prices.

The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy (RATE) Act promotes grid reliability by preventing states from mandating renewables that drive up electricity costs. ... The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act would: Safeguard grid reliability by preempting state climate mandates, including renewable portfolio standards, that obstruct or distort infrastructure planning, and inflate electricity costs. Ensure Americans pay the least cost available for their electricity.

Tom Cotton commits to passing the RATE Act, which would prevent state climate mandates that raise energy costs or impede grid planning, with the aim of improving grid reliability and reducing energy prices.

Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Arkansas Energy Prices
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The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy (RATE) Act promotes grid reliability by preventing states from mandating renewables that drive up electricity costs. ... The Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act would: Safeguard grid reliability by preempting state climate mandates, including renewable portfolio standards, that obstruct or distort infrastructure planning, and inflate electricity costs.

Tom Cotton introduces legislation to preempt state climate mandates, including renewable portfolio standards, arguing that these mandates distort infrastructure planning and inflate electricity costs. He claims this will safeguard grid reliability and lower prices.

Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Arkansas Energy Prices
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Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced legislation that would prevent states from mandating certain renewable energy standards related to the electric grid. The legislation aims to restrict states from creating or enforcing laws and regulations that would require a specific percentage of electricity generation, retail sales, or procurement come from renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free energy sources.

Tom Cotton committed to advancing legislation that would restrict states from mandating specific renewable energy standards for the electric grid, effectively preempting state climate mandates.

Republicans Target State Climate Mandates Related to Energy Grid
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced legislation requiring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) to review regulations proposed by other federal agencies that could affect the reliability of the bulk-power system. The bill prohibits agencies from finalizing actions until they respond to any concerns raised by FERC.

Senator Cotton introduced a bill to ensure federal regulations do not compromise bulk-power system reliability by mandating FERC and ERO reviews.

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Safeguard Power System’s Reliability
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced the DATA Act of 2026 to eliminate outdated federal regulations and enable energy-intensive industries to build customized electricity systems without impacting existing power grids. The bill aims to accelerate energy innovation and support economic growth through off-grid power solutions.

Senator Cotton introduced the DATA Act to facilitate off-grid power solutions by removing outdated federal regulations.

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Cotton Introduces Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Arkansans
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced legislation to prevent states from mandating specific renewable energy standards related to the electric grid. The bill aims to restrict states from creating or enforcing laws that require a certain percentage of electricity generation from renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free sources.

Senator Cotton introduced a bill to preempt state mandates on renewable energy standards affecting the electric grid.

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Republicans Target State Climate Mandates Related to Energy Grid
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Senator Tom Cotton introduced S.3839, a bill to protect the reliability of the electric grid by preempting certain state climate mandates. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 11, 2026.

Senator Cotton introduced S.3839 to preempt state climate mandates affecting electric grid reliability.

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