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Based on official legislative actions published by Congress.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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The bill would set federal standards for states to promote portable solar devices and fund rebates for low- or moderate-income households.
Adds a federal standard directing States to consider rules for portable solar devices
Defines portable solar devices as movable, ≤1,200 watts, 120V plug-in units
Authorizes $100 million per year (2027–2032) for point-of-sale rebate grants
Introduced in House on October 19, 2026; referred to Energy and Commerce
If enacted, the bill would make States consider easing rules and create funding and labeling to increase access to certified, plug-in portable solar devices, especially for lower-income households.
State regulatory authorities, electric utilities, low- or moderate-income households, and manufacturers of portable solar devices would be affected.
Introduced in the House on October 19, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce; no floor vote recorded in the source.
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