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H.R. 2825 102nd Congress House

Electricity Policy Act of 1991

Official title: To facilitate powerplant ownership by those able to build and operate electric powerplants at the lowest reasonable cost in order to ensure an adequate and eco… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To facilitate powerplant ownership by those able to build and operate electric powerplants at the lowest reasonable cost in order to ensure an adequate and economical supply of electricity in the United States and to encourage fuel and capital conservation in the generation of electricity, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 27, 1991 See on congress.gov
Energy Electric power productionElectric power transmissionElectric utilitiesEnergy 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.
Jul 26, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
Jul 26, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Jun 27, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 27, 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

Electricity Policy Act of 1991 - Exempts independent power producers from the provisions of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

Amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order transmission services under specified circumstances.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2825: Electricity Policy Act of 1991. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2825/
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"H.R. 2825: Electricity Policy Act of 1991." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2825/.
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H.R. 2825, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2825/.
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