Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Apr 13, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Apr 21, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill prohibits utility companies from selling, in any county where a declared major disaster applies, natural gas at a price that (1) is unconscionably excessive, and (2) indicates that the utility company is taking unfair advantage of the disaster to unreasonably increase prices. The bill provides for enforcement by the Federal Trade Commission, including a maximum civil penalty of $100 million for a violation. In addition, the Department of Justice may bring a criminal action with a maximum penalty of $500 million for a violation. State attorneys general also may bring a civil action to enforce the prohibitions of this bill.
Timeline · 3 actions
Apr 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.