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Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4351| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly enhances the enforcement capabilities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to grant FERC new authority to prohibit or suspend any person who violates sections 221 or 222 of the FPA, or related rules and regulations. These prohibitions can be conditional, unconditional, permanent, or temporary, preventing engagement in the business of purchasing or selling electric energy, electric energy products such as financial transmission rights, or transmission services under FERC's jurisdiction. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new prohibition within the Natural Gas Act (NGA), making it unlawful to willfully and knowingly report false information to federal or private price-reporting agencies with the intent to fraudulently affect data related to natural gas transportation or sales. Concurrently, it empowers FERC to impose similar prohibitions or suspensions on individuals or entities that violate this new provision (Section 4B) or existing Section 4A of the NGA. This allows FERC to bar violators from directly or indirectly engaging in the business of purchasing or selling natural gas or natural gas transmission services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4679
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1410
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8423
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4679
    Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1410
    Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8423
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8423: Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
  • HR 119-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4351| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This legislation significantly enhances the enforcement capabilities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). It amends the Federal Power Act (FPA) to grant FERC new authority to prohibit or suspend any person who violates sections 221 or 222 of the FPA, or related rules and regulations. These prohibitions can be conditional, unconditional, permanent, or temporary, preventing engagement in the business of purchasing or selling electric energy, electric energy products such as financial transmission rights, or transmission services under FERC's jurisdiction. Furthermore, the bill introduces a new prohibition within the Natural Gas Act (NGA), making it unlawful to willfully and knowingly report false information to federal or private price-reporting agencies with the intent to fraudulently affect data related to natural gas transportation or sales. Concurrently, it empowers FERC to impose similar prohibitions or suspensions on individuals or entities that violate this new provision (Section 4B) or existing Section 4A of the NGA. This allows FERC to bar violators from directly or indirectly engaging in the business of purchasing or selling natural gas or natural gas transmission services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4679
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1410
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8423
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4679
    Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1410
    Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023


  • April 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8423
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8423: Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
  • HR 119-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted