Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 4, 2021Energy
H.Res. 457
Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 4, 2021)
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must establish (1) electricity as a basic human right; and (2) a publicly- and community-owned power system that is just, equitable, antiracist, and resilient to climate changes and disasters.
What just happenedJun 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1](D-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 4, 2021
- Jun 7, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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