Senate Bill 1477
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Public Engagement at FERC Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 15, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1477
Congress
116
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Public Engagement at FERC Act
This bill revises and expands the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and renames it as the Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy.
The office may participate in FERC proceedings on rates, service, and infrastructure siting to represent the interests of the public and issue guidance for potential improvements to industry and FERC practices.
Additionally, the office must establish a Public and Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee to review rates, services, and disputes and make recommendations to the office.
May 15, 2019
05/15/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
05/15/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:08 PM