Washington, Sept. 15 -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak issued the following press release:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's (R-ND) High-Capacity Grid Act (H.R. 6633) today passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. The legislation will modernize America's transmission system by requiring the use of best-available transmission conductors for new and rebuilt interstate transmission lines. The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced the bill unanimously in July 2026 by a 49-0 vote.
"America's electricity demand is growing at the fastest pace in decades. To meet this demand, we must optimize our existing transmission infrastructure," Fedorchak said. "The High-Capacity Grid Act is a commonsense solution that wil...