118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3116Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023

To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.

Energy
Introduced May 5, 2023
Last action May 12, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 5, 2023
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Referred
May 12, 2023
E&C
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands enforcement provisions under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act, including by allowing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to temporarily or permanently ban any person from trading in energy markets if the person (1) violates those acts by manipulating the electricity or natural gas markets, or (2) files false information regarding those markets. 

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 12, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
May 5, 2023
Introduced in House
May 5, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.