A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.
United States115th CongressS-1240Senate
Updated: May 25, 2017
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.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
HR-2656: To amend the Federal Power Act to establish an Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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