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Home Energy Affordability Act

USA119th CongressHR-8948| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, specifically Section 111(d), to address the frequency of retail utility rate increases. It mandates that states consider implementing measures that would restrict electric utilities from requesting a rate increase more than once every 365 days. The core provision directly states that a State regulated electric utility may only file a request to increase a rate with the State regulatory authority once every 365 days . This change aims to provide consumers with more stable and predictable energy costs by preventing utilities from frequently adjusting rates. By limiting the frequency of rate increase requests, the bill intends to enhance consumer protection and affordability in the energy sector.
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Timeline
May 20, 2026
Introduced in House
May 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Home Energy Affordability Act

USA119th CongressHR-8948| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, specifically Section 111(d), to address the frequency of retail utility rate increases. It mandates that states consider implementing measures that would restrict electric utilities from requesting a rate increase more than once every 365 days. The core provision directly states that a State regulated electric utility may only file a request to increase a rate with the State regulatory authority once every 365 days . This change aims to provide consumers with more stable and predictable energy costs by preventing utilities from frequently adjusting rates. By limiting the frequency of rate increase requests, the bill intends to enhance consumer protection and affordability in the energy sector.
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Timeline
May 20, 2026
Introduced in House
May 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • May 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Energy and Commerce Committee

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