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Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act

USA118th CongressHR-2596| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2023
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act This bill prohibits utility companies from selling, in any county where a declared major disaster applies, natural gas at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the utility company is taking unfair advantage of the disaster to unreasonably increase prices. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, including a maximum civil penalty of $100 million for a violation. In addition, the Department of Justice may bring a criminal action with a maximum penalty of $500 million for a violation. State attorneys general also may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Commerce

Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act

USA118th CongressHR-2596| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2023
Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act This bill prohibits utility companies from selling, in any county where a declared major disaster applies, natural gas at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the utility company is taking unfair advantage of the disaster to unreasonably increase prices. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, including a maximum civil penalty of $100 million for a violation. In addition, the Department of Justice may bring a criminal action with a maximum penalty of $500 million for a violation. State attorneys general also may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Josh Harder

Josh Harder

Democratic Representative

California

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted