METRIC Act

House Bill

H.R. 7607

119th Congress

METRIC Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Casten

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would update how the United States tracks and reports energy consumption across the economy. By modernizing energy measurement systems, it aims to provide better data on where and how Americans use energy, which could inform future policies on energy efficiency, costs, and climate goals.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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METRIC Act

This bill would update how the United States tracks and reports energy consumption across the economy. By modernizing energy measurement systems, it aims to provide better data on where and how Americans use energy, which could inform future policies on energy

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This bill would update how the United States tracks and reports energy consumption across the economy. By modernizing energy measurement systems, it aims to provide better data on where and how Americans use energy, which could inform future policies on energy efficiency, costs, and climate goals.

Bill Number: 7607
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Fact Sheet

Title: METRIC Act
Bill Number: 7607
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would update how the United States tracks and reports energy consumption across the economy. By modernizing energy measurement systems, it aims to provide better data on where and how Americans use energy, which could inform future policies on energy efficiency, costs, and climate goals.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would update how the United States tracks and reports energy consumption across the economy. By modernizing energy measurement systems, it aims to provide better data on where and how Americans use energy, which could inform future policies on energy efficiency, costs, and climate goals.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs a comprehensive study of how the U.S. currently measures energy use across homes, businesses, transportation, and industry
Seeks to modernize outdated energy reporting systems to reflect today's energy landscape, including renewable sources and new technologies
Better energy data could help identify opportunities to reduce energy waste and lower utility bills for consumers
Improved metrics would give policymakers, businesses, and researchers more accurate information for energy planning and investment decisions

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect federal agencies responsible for energy data collection, as well as energy researchers and policymakers who rely on accurate consumption statistics. While it wouldn't directly change energy prices or regulations, better measurement systems could eventually lead to more targeted energy efficiency programs that reduce costs for households and businesses, and help the country track progress toward energy independence and climate objectives.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7607, 119th Congress (2026). "METRIC Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7607

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