United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 2984 — Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1304)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2984.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1304-1305)

  6. Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

  8. Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-452.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  13. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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

  17. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2984 do?
Fair RATES Act Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Federal Power Act to permit a party to seek a rehearing and subsequent judicial review of any rate change filed by a public utility that takes effect without the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issuing an order making such change effective. (Public utilities must give FERC and the public a 60-day notice before a proposed rate change can take effect.)
Who sponsors HR 2984?
HR 2984 is sponsored by Joseph Kennedy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 2984?
This bill died with 114th 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 2984?
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