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BillHR 9340 · 119

Ratepayer Protection Act

Introduced
Jun 18, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 18, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consider costs and economic impacts on states before implementing certain energy regulations, specifically those related to carbon emissions. Delays implementation of these regulations until the courts decide on their legality.

Sponsored By

Gabe Evans
Republican · Colorado · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 18, 2026
  3. Jun 18, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects electricity customers and companies, as it could lead to changes in energy prices and the timeline for implementing new environmental regulations. Impacts states, which would have more time to prepare for and potentially challenge these regulations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedJun 18, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.