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Public Engagement at FERC Act

Introduced: June 12, 2019 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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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
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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 June 13, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1477 Identical bill Public Engagement at FERC Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jun 14, 2019
Kennedy, Joseph
· Jun 12, 2019
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Jun 12, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3240: Public Engagement at FERC Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3240/
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"H.R. 3240: Public Engagement at FERC Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-3240/.
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