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HR 2224 102th Congress House

Electric Power Fair Access Act of 1991

Official title: To amend the Federal Power Act to provide more equitable access to electric transmission services, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 12, 1991 Introduced by: Markey, Edward J. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
Energy Electric power transmissionElectric utilitiesElectric utility ratesEnergy policy
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 8, 1992
For Further Action See H.R.776.
Jun 26, 1991
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 10, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 2, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 2, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 8, 1992

For Further Action See H.R.776.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Electric Power Fair Access Act of 1991 - Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) (on its own motion or upon application by certain State entities or other persons generating electric energy for wholesale) to direct a transmitting utility to: (1) provide wholesale transmission service and necessary associated services; and (2) increase transmission capacity if necessary to provide such services. Limits such authority to action on a case-by-case basis. Revises FERC authority with respect to interconnections.

Declares that if FERC issues an order permitting a transmitting utility (or affiliate) to make a covered sale of electric energy on a non-cost-of-service basis (including a reasonable rate of return), or if it issues an order permitting a transmitting utility (or affiliate) to merge or consolidate with another public utility, then FERC shall also order such transmitting utility to file a general tariff providing rates, terms and conditions for transmission services for wholesale transactions.

Subjects transmission orders and transmissions tariffs to specified standards.

Prohibits retail wheeling of electricity under this Act.

Requires any transmitting utility denying a request for wholesale transmission services to provide a written explanation, covering certain points, to the requester.

Provides for encouragement of regional transmission planning.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Sep 12, 1991
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2224: Electric Power Fair Access Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2224/
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