US Congress House Bill 5348 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on May 26 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Public Engagement at FERC Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to revise and expand the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and rename 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.

Public Engagement at FERC Act

Rep. Janice Schakowsky [D-IL]	Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY]	Rep. Ann Kuster [D-NH]	Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA]
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-05-26	House	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2016-05-26	House	Introduced in House

SB3012 (Same As) 2016-05-26 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/5348/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr5348/BILLS-114hr5348ih.pdf