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Public Law115th CongressEnergy
H.R. 1109Became Law

To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 28, 2018)

(Sec.1)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).

(Sec.2)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 happenedSep 28, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-247.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7](R-MI)Sponsor
8 cosponsors2 D6 R
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  1. Sep 28, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-247.

  2. Sep 28, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-247.

  3. Sep 28, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 28, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 18, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 18, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Sep 13, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text of Senate amendment: CR H8245-8246)

  9. Sep 13, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text of Senate amendment: CR H8245-8246)

  10. Sep 13, 2018FloorH8D000

    Mr. Goodlate asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8245-8246)

  11. Sep 5, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Sep 4, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6031-6032; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6031)

  13. Sep 4, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6031-6032; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6031)

  14. May 21, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 420.

  15. May 21, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-253.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. May 21, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-253.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Mar 8, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Oct 3, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-318.

    Energy Subcommittee
  19. Jun 13, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 12, 2017FloorH38310

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

  21. Jun 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4827)

  22. Jun 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4827)

  23. Jun 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1109.

  24. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4827-4828)

  25. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30300

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

  26. Jun 12, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.

  27. Jun 12, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-167.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Jun 12, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-167.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  31. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Feb 17, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  33. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  34. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Feb 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawSep 28, 201849

(Sec.1)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).

(Sec.2)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.

House agreed to Senate amendment without amendmentSep 13, 201870

(Sec.1)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).

(Sec.2)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.

Passed Senate amendedSep 4, 201835

(Sec.1)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).

(Sec.2)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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 21, 20181

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.

Passed House without amendmentJun 12, 201781

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

(Sec.1)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).

(Sec.2) 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 16, 2017

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.

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