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HR 2274 107th Congress House

Electricity Gouging Relief Act

Official title: To require the refund of unjust or unreasonable rates and charges for certain sales of electric energy after June 1, 2000, in the Western United States.

Introduced: June 21, 2001 See on congress.gov
Energy CommerceConsumer discountsElectric power transmissionElectric utility rates
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Finance and Financial SectorInterestRebatesRestrictive trade practicesWest (U.S.)
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This bill died when the 107th Congress ended
It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) 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.
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Jul 6, 2001
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Jun 21, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 21, 2001
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 6, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Electricity Gouging Relief Act of 2001 - Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order a refund of unjust and unreasonable rates and charges by public utilities on sales of electric energy for use in the area covered by the Western Systems Coordinating Council of the North American Electric Reliability Council.

Applies such refunds to charges paid between June 1, 2000, and the enactment of this Act.

Authorizes State enforcement of this Act.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 8
All 8 Democratic 7 Republican 1
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Issa, Darrell
California · Jun 21, 2001
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 21, 2001
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Thompson, Mike
California · Jun 21, 2001
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 21, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2274: Electricity Gouging Relief Act. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HR-2274/
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