Cotton Introduces Bill to Safeguard Power System’s Reliability

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Patrick McCann(202) 224-2353October 23, 2025
Cotton Introduces Bill to Safeguard Power System’s Reliability
Washington, DC— Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced legislation to safeguard the power system from unnecessary federal regulations. This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), along with the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO), to review regulations proposed by other federal agencies that could affect the reliability of the bulk-power system.
Congressman Troy Balderson (Ohio-12) has introduced companion legislation in the House.
“Arkansans need reliable bulk power systems to provide them with electricity to power their homes, schools, and businesses. My bill ensures unnecessary federal regulations don’t imperil our power systems’ reliability or raise costs on families,”said Senator Cotton.
Text of the bill can be foundhere.
The Reliable Power Act would:
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