Fair RATES Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 3, 2016)
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.)
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateFeb 3, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 3, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate