Bill119th CongressFiled May 7, 2026Energy
H.R. 8706
Better Energy Storage and Safety Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2026
- May 7, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- May 7, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 7, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House