HR 3240
116th Congress
House
Energy
Administrative remedies
Advisory bodies
Consumer affairs
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Legal fees and court costs
Oil and gas
Public participation and lobbying
Public utilities and utility rates
Public Engagement at FERC Act
Introduced: June 12, 2019
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 12, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Public Engagement at FERC Act
This bill revises and expands the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and renames 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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Committees of jurisdiction
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