H.R. 7043 extends the transmission facilitation program that was created under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, the bill shifts the program's authorization period from 2022-2026 to 2026-2031, effectively extending it by five additional years. The transmission facilitation program helps finance and support the development of electric transmission infrastructure—the system that moves power across the country. This extension ensures the program can continue supporting projects that improve the nation's electrical grid during the 2026-2031 timeframe. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, by Representatives Chris Pappas and Gregorio Sablan and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.