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To amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.

USA115th CongressHR-2656| House 
| Updated: 5/26/2017
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1240
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • May 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1240
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 26, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1240: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesConsumer affairsEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLegal fees and court costsOil and gasPublic participation and lobbyingPublic utilities and utility rates

To amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.

USA115th CongressHR-2656| House 
| Updated: 5/26/2017
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.
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Timeline
May 25, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1240
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Introduced in House
May 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • May 25, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1240
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 26, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (6)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 115-1240: A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesAdvisory bodiesConsumer affairsEnergy storage, supplies, demandExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLegal fees and court costsOil and gasPublic participation and lobbyingPublic utilities and utility rates