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US SB3839

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Cotton

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Preempts all state and local renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and clean energy mandates that require electricity generation or sales to include specified percentages of renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free energy

  • Prohibits states from conditioning wholesale/retail electricity market participation, cost recovery, or utility regulation on compliance with renewable energy requirements

  • Renders void any existing state laws, regulations, ordinances, or rules that conflict with the federal preemption

  • Applies to all 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories

  • Preserves the right of states and localities to own or operate their own renewable, zero-emission, or carbon-free generation facilities

Legislative Description

Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Natural Resources2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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