End PG&E Lobbying Act

This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to introduce a new federal standard concerning a post-employment lobbying ban. The core provision establishes that a former member of a State regulatory authority is prohibited from engaging in specific activities before that same authority for a period of two years after their membership ends. During this two-year period, the former member may not appear, lobby, or practice before the authority to influence decisions, seek non-public information, or provide compensated services related to any matter before it. This aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and undue influence by individuals who previously held regulatory power. To ensure implementation, the bill mandates that each State regulatory authority must commence consideration of this new standard within one year of the bill's enactment. They are then required to complete consideration and make a determination regarding its adoption within two years. However, certain exemptions apply to these obligations. A State regulatory authority is not required to undertake this consideration if, prior to the bill's enactment, the state has already implemented a comparable standard, conducted a proceeding to consider such a standard, or if the state legislature voted on a comparable standard within the preceding three years.