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Energy PRICE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4556| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act of 2021 or the Energy PRICE Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5742
Energy PRICE Act
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3676-3677)
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5742
    Energy PRICE Act


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 20, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3676-3677)


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Energy PRICE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4556| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act of 2021 or the Energy PRICE Act of 2021 This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5742
Energy PRICE Act
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3676-3677)
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5742
    Energy PRICE Act


  • July 20, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • July 20, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3676-3677)


  • July 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Jared Huffman (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted