Energy Choice Act Moves Forward

On Wednesday, December 3, the House Energy and Commerce Committee passed the Energy Choice Act out of committee by a vote of 24 – 21. This development tees up the legislation for a House floor vote, representing another significant step in the legislative process.

The Energy Choice Act is one of NPGA’s top legislative priorities for 2025 and was a top policy ask during this year’s Propane Days. In fact, prior to Propane Days, the Energy Choice Act only had 43 cosponsors in the House. To date, the legislation currently has 137 cosponsors. This growth in interest is indicative of the work NPGA and its members have put into advancing this crucial piece of legislation. 

To put the following into perspective, the Energy Choice Act had only 25 cosponsors in the House during the entire 118th Congress (2023-2024) and lacked a Senate companion bill. However, for the first time, this Congress (119th), NPGA helped to secure an Energy Choice Act bill in the Senate. This legislation has come a long way, but there is still a lot of work to be done. NPGA is eager for the next steps in the process, including the Full House taking up the bill for a vote and similar consideration in the Senate. Staff will continue to meet with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill to promote the Energy Choice Act and work to get it across the finish line.

For more information on the Energy Choice Act and its current status, please contact Steven Dyke, NPGA’s Manager of Federal Legislative Affairs.