House bill seeks to renew transmission facilitation program with backing from Rep. Pappas

U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas has authored legislation in the House that would maintain federal assistance for transmission infrastructure by introducing an updated reauthorization measure, according to the U.S. Congress.

Filed as H.R.7043 on Jan. 13, 2026, during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress, the bill text forms the basis of our summary and explanations, drawing directly from the actual bill language to clarify its key elements.

The legislation aims to revise the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by extending the authorization for the transmission facilitation program. Notably, the bill amends Section 40106(d)(3) so that funding and support intended for 2022 through 2026 will instead continue through 2031. Through this extension, the measure is designed to sustain federal investment and promotion of transmission infrastructure through the updated timeframe.

Rep. Chris Pappas (Democrat-NH-1st District) sponsored the bill, with Del. James C. Moylan (Republican-NH) as a co-sponsor.

Since this session started, Rep. Pappas has brought forward 33 other bills.

Congressional bills may originate in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, apart from revenue-focused bills, which must begin in the House. Upon introduction, committees handle legislation via review, adjustments, hearings, and debate, leading up to chamber votes. If both bodies pass the same version, a bill advances to the president for signature or veto. Each term of Congress lasts two years, with legislative activity tracked and reported for both annual sessions at Congress.gov.

Chris Pappas represents New Hampshire and was born in Manchester on June 4, 1980. A Harvard University graduate from 2002, he previously served in New Hampshire’s State House of Representatives (2003–2007), was treasurer for Hillsborough County (2007–2011), sat on the New Hampshire Executive Council (2013–2019), and entered Congress in 2019.

Details for this story came from official U.S. Congress records. Source data is available here.