United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 9300 — Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events Act This bill modifies the procedures for terminating electric service under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; utilities may not terminate electricity during an extreme heat weather event or extreme cold weather event.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds protections against electric service termination during extreme heat and cold weather events.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    The procedures for termination of service → (1) In general.--The procedures for termination of service

    Revises the introduction of the section on termination procedures.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    Such procedures shall take into account the need to include reasonable provisions for elderly and handicapped consumers. → (2) Elderly and handicapped consumers.--Procedures described in paragraph (1) shall take into account the need to include reasonable provisions for elderly and handicapped consumers.

    Redefines and renumbers the provision for elderly and handicapped consumer protections.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    (3) Extreme weather events.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(B), any period of an extreme heat weather event or extreme cold weather event, as determined by the State regulatory authority (with respect to an electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority) or the nonregulated electric utility, shall be considered to be a period when termination of service to an electric consumer would be especially dangerous to health.

    Introduces a new clause recognizing extreme weather events that prohibit service termination.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    (4) Limitation.--Procedures described in paragraph (1) may authorize temporary suspension of electric service to specific areas as required for the safe operation and maintenance of the infrastructure of the applicable electric utility, including to reduce the risk of fires caused by such infrastructure.

    Establishes conditions under which service can be temporarily suspended for safety reasons.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    (5) Updated procedures.--Procedures described in paragraph (1) shall be updated, as necessary, by the State regulatory authority (with respect to electric utilities for which it has ratemaking authority) or by the nonregulated electric utility at least once every 10 years, including to reflect the best available science with respect to changing climate conditions.

    Mandates a review and update of termination procedures every 10 years based on best practices and changing climate.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)(2)

    installments, → installments.

    Corrects punctuation in the text regarding installment payments.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)(2)

    such service may not be terminated. → electric service may not be terminated.

    Clarifies that electric service termination is prohibited during specified periods.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)(2)(A)

    electric service may not be terminated during any period

    Establishes a protective rule against service termination during critical weather conditions.

  • 16 U.S.C. 2625(g)

    , subject to paragraph (4)

    Indicates that the procedures described are conditional based on the newly added paragraph (4).

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 9300 do?
Preventing Unnecessary Deaths During Life-Threatening Events Act This bill modifies the procedures for terminating electric service under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978; utilities may not terminate electricity during an extreme heat weather event or extreme cold weather event.
Who sponsors HR 9300?
HR 9300 is sponsored by DelBene, Suzan K. (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9300?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 9300?
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