S 1240
115th Congress
Senate
Energy
Administrative remedies
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Consumer affairs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
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Oil and gas
Public participation and lobbying
Public utilities and utility rates
Public Engagement at FERC Act
Introduced: May 25, 2017
Introduced by:
Shaheen, Jeanne
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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May 25, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 25, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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