To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the coordination of Federal authorizations for transmission facilities, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Gabe Evans and 1 co-sponsor

The bill aims to speed and streamline federal approvals for electric transmission projects by improving interagency coordination and harmonizing review timelines.

Introduced in House

Summary of HR 10302 (119th Congress)

Purpose and intent

HR 10302 seeks to amend the Federal Power Act to improve the coordination of Federal authorizations for transmission facilities. The bill aims to streamline the federal review and approval process for electric transmission projects, reducing duplication and potential delays in siting and permitting activities. By promoting improved coordination among federal agencies, the measure intends to accelerate the development of transmission infrastructure while seeking to maintain environmental and public-utility protections.

Key provisions and changes

Amends the Federal Power Act to enhance coordination mechanisms among federal agencies in the authorization process for transmission facilities.

Establishes or strengthens processes intended to align reviews, determinations, and timelines across relevant federal entities responsible for permitting and approving transmission projects.

Likely sets unified or harmonized milestones, notice requirements, and potential interagency coordination steps to minimize redundant reviews.

May address roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies in the siting, environmental review, and licensing of high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring clearer accountability and faster decision cycles.

Could include provisions that encourage or mandate joint reviews, single-filing processes, or consolidated environmental impact assessments to reduce procedural complexity.

Affected parties and stakeholders

Electric transmission developers and project sponsors seeking federal approvals for new or expanded transmission facilities.

Federal agencies with permitting, environmental review, or siting authority (e.g., Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and others involved in federal authorization processes).

State and local jurisdictions that interact with federal permitting timelines and project siting.

Public utilities and consumers who rely on expanded transmission capacity for reliability, resilience, and access to diverse energy resources.

Procedural and timeline aspects

The bill currently has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (as of September 4, 2026).

Its progress will depend on committee consideration, potential amendments, and subsequent floor action in the House.

By modifying coordination and potential timelines, the bill could influence statutory review periods, interagency scheduling, and overall project lead times for transmission facilities.

Potential impact

Positive: Reduced interagency delays, more predictable permitting timelines, and streamlined development of transmission infrastructure essential for grid reliability and integration of diverse energy resources.

Neutral-to-negative considerations: If new coordination requirements create additional or shifted responsibilities, some administrative burden could persist or require resource allocations to implement effectively.

System-wide effect: Depending on the final text, the bill could influence the pace of national transmission expansion, particularly for cross-jurisdictional or large-scale projects requiring multiple federal approvals.

If you’d like, I can compare HR 10302 to current law or to similar prior proposals, or summarize potential fiscal or environmental compliance implications based on the final text.