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Introduced
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
In Committee
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures that limit the amount of retail utility rate increases a utility company can request to once every 365 days.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 by adding a new provision that limits electric utility companies to requesting rate increases only once per 365-day period. Specifically, the bill requires that each electric utility can submit no more than a single rate increase request during any given year. This means that utility companies would be restricted from making multiple rate increase requests within a 12-month timeframe, which could potentially help protect consumers from frequent and potentially excessive price hikes. The bill is designed to provide more predictability and stability for utility customers by constraining the frequency of rate increase applications. By requiring utilities to space out their rate increase requests, the legislation aims to create a more transparent and consumer-friendly approach to utility pricing.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 09/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5141/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5141/BILLS-119hr5141ih.pdf |
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