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Public Engagement at FERC Act

Introduced: May 26, 2016 Introduced by: Shaheen, Jeanne Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 26, 2016
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Public Engagement at FERC Act

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to revise and expand the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and rename it as the Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.

The office may participate in FERC proceedings on rates, service, and infrastructure siting to represent the interests of the public and issue guidance for potential improvements to industry and FERC practices.

Additionally, the office must establish a Public and Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee to review rates, services, and disputes and make recommendations to the office.

What's happening now May 26, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 5348 Identical bill Public Engagement at FERC Act
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Warren, Elizabeth
Massachusetts · Jun 6, 2016
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3012: Public Engagement at FERC Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-S-3012/
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