HR 9700·Federal·house
To establish the Ratepayer Justice Fund and a Federal process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible for such misconduct, and for other purposes.
In Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] (D)
Latest Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4617)
Jul 16, 2026
Summary
The bill would set up a Ratepayer Justice Fund and a federal system to pay back consumers and communities hurt by utility misconduct or corruption. It also aims to hold the responsible utilities and their executives accountable. The measure seeks to give ratepayers a way to recover losses and deter future wrongdoing.
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