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Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1783| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers during the emergency.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 6, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4979
Introduced in House
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 6, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4979
    Introduced in House

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4979: Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer creditElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIncome tax exclusionInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply

Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1783| Senate 
| Updated: 5/20/2021
Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021 This bill establishes several loan programs to assist households with paying utility bills for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater management, energy (e.g., electricity, natural gas, or propane), and internet services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the programs, the utilities may apply for loans that are equal to the amount of the payment shortfall from their customers during the emergency.
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Timeline
May 20, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Aug 6, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4979
Introduced in House
  • May 20, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 20, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • August 6, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4979
    Introduced in House
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Finance Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4979: Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional oversightConsumer creditElectric power generation and transmissionEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment lending and loan guaranteesIncome tax exclusionInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPublic utilities and utility ratesSolid waste and recyclingWater qualityWater use and supply