HR 5742
116th Congress
House
Energy
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Consumer affairs
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy prices
Environmental health
Public utilities and utility rates
Energy PRICE Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 3, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 3, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act or the Energy PRICE Act
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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