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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 8, 2015Energy
H.R. 2984

Fair RATES Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Mar 14, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES 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.)

What just happenedMar 15, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4](D-MA)Sponsor
20 cosponsors15 D5 R
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  1. Mar 15, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Mar 14, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Mar 14, 2016FloorH37300

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

  4. Mar 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1304)

  5. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

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

  6. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

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

  7. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

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

  8. Mar 14, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 347.

  9. Mar 14, 2016CommitteeH12200

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

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Mar 14, 2016Committee5000

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

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Feb 24, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  15. Feb 11, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  16. Feb 10, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  17. Jul 10, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  18. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMar 14, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES 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.)

Introduced in HouseJul 8, 2015

Fair Ratepayer Accountability, Transparency, and Efficiency Standards Act or the Fair RATES Act

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.)

Fair RATES Act — Informed