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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 2, 2016Energy
H.R. 4427

To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 14, 2016)

This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

In addition, FERC is required to promulgate a rule within 180 days that mandates any public utility seeking to merge or consolidate to notify FERC, within 30 days of transaction consummation, if the value of such merger or consolidation exceeds $1 million but is less than $10 million.

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. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4](R-KS)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1307)

  4. Mar 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1307)

  5. Mar 14, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4427.

  6. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1308)

  7. Mar 14, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Mar 14, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 346.

  9. Mar 14, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-451.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Mar 14, 2016Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-451.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Feb 25, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) 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. Feb 5, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  18. Feb 2, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  19. Feb 2, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. Feb 2, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 14, 201636

This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition regarding mergers or consolidations by a public utility. Any merger or consolidation of a public utility whose value exceeds $10 million must first be authorized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

In addition, FERC is required to promulgate a rule within 180 days that mandates any public utility seeking to merge or consolidate to notify FERC, within 30 days of transaction consummation, if the value of such merger or consolidation exceeds $1 million but is less than $10 million.

Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2016

This bill amends the Federal Power Act with respect to the prohibition against direct or indirect merger or consolidation by a public utility of its facilities (or any part of them) with those of any other person, by any means whatsoever, without first having secured the authorization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

This prohibition shall apply only to facilities (or any part of them) whose value exceeds $10 million.

To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act. — Informed