# House Members Question DOE Corridor Cancellations

On October 7, 2026, five House members asked the Department of Energy to explain its August 12 decision to discontinue three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors. They cited potential effects on U.S. manufacturing, electricity costs, and grid capacity, and requested DOE’s response by October 26, 2026. The decision creates uncertainty for transmission planning and permitting, but the signal identifies no active solicitation, contract, or award.

- The three discontinued corridors were proposed transmission infrastructure designations; the signal does not identify a replacement procurement or funding opportunity.
- Companies involved in transmission development, engineering, construction, or related services may find that the decision affects project assumptions and planning tied to these corridors.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this policy and planning development from a near-term bid opportunity; the House members’ requested response is due October 26, 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. House of Representatives
- House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

### Sources
- [Ranking Member Khanna Joined by Democratic Lawmakers to Raise Alarm Over DOE Cancellation of Transmission Corridors, Warns Decision Could Undermine U.S. Manufacturing and Competitiveness with China | Congressman Andre Carson](https://carson.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-khanna-joined-democratic-lawmakers-raise-alarm-over-doe) - Carson House