In CommitteeFiled Apr 21, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 2026
Summary
The Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026 amends the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act to give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission new authority to prohibit or suspend any person who violates key electricity or natural‑gas rules. It also creates a new offense for knowingly filing false price or availability data. The changes aim to protect consumers by tightening oversight of energy markets.
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