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Public Engagement at FERC Act

Introduced: May 25, 2017 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
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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, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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  • S 1240 Identical bill Public Engagement at FERC Act
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · May 25, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2656: Public Engagement at FERC Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2656/
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"H.R. 2656: Public Engagement at FERC Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2656/.
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H.R. 2656, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2656/.
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