A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider the effects of Commission-jurisdictional rates on the affordability of electricity for consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill Summary
Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider how its decisions on electricity rates affect the affordability of electricity for consumers. This means the Commission must think about how its rate decisions impact consumers' ability to pay for electricity.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects consumers who pay for electricity, as it aims to ensure that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission considers the impact of its rate decisions on their ability to afford electricity. It may also affect electricity providers, as they would need to comply with the Commission's rate decisions that take into account consumer affordability.