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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2015Environmental Protection
H.R. 2042

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 24, 2015)

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill extends compliance deadlines for rules under the Clean Air Act that address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants pending final judicial review. This extension applies to any final rule that succeeds either:

  • the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; or
  • the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships."

The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends when the rule is no longer subject to judicial appeal or review.

The bill urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in promulgating, implementing, or enforcing the rules, to address how the megawatt hours discharged from a pumped hydroelectric storage system will be incorporated into implementation plans adopted pursuant to the rules.

(Sec. 3) A state is not required to submit or follow an implementation plan that addresses carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants if it determines that the plan would have a significant adverse effect on: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) the reliability of the state's electricity system.

(Sec. 4) The EPA must treat hydropower as renewable energy when implementing or enforcing the rules.

What just happenedJul 14, 2016

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1](R-KY)Sponsor
67 cosponsors4 D63 R
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  1. Jul 14, 2016Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 569.

  2. Jun 25, 2015IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Jun 24, 2015FloorH38310

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

  4. Jun 24, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 180 (Roll no. 384).

  5. Jun 24, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 247 - 180 (Roll no. 384).

  6. Jun 24, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4632)

  7. Jun 24, 2015FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2042.

  8. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Newhouse amendment No. 5.

  9. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McNerney amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McNerney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  10. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McNerney amendment No. 4.

  11. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huizenga amendment No. 3.

  12. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  13. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 2.

  14. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Pallone amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.

  15. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 333, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pallone amendment No. 1.

  16. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2042.

  17. Jun 24, 2015FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  18. Jun 24, 2015FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 333 and Rule XVIII.

  19. Jun 24, 2015FloorH8D000

    Resolution provides for a modified open rule for H.R. 2822; a structured rule for H.R. 2042; and provides for proceedings of the House during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

  20. Jun 24, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 333. (consideration: CR H4617-4633; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute CR H4624-4625)

  21. Jun 24, 2015FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 333 passed House.

  22. Jun 23, 2015FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 333 Reported to House. Resolution provides for a modified open rule for H.R. 2822; a structured rule for H.R. 2042; and provides for proceedings of the House during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

  23. Jun 19, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.

  24. Jun 19, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-171.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  25. Jun 19, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-171.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  26. Apr 29, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  27. Apr 29, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  28. Apr 28, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. Apr 28, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Apr 28, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Apr 28, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 24, 201536

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill extends compliance deadlines for rules under the Clean Air Act that address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants pending final judicial review. This extension applies to any final rule that succeeds either:

  • the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; or
  • the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships."

The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends when the rule is no longer subject to judicial appeal or review.

The bill urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in promulgating, implementing, or enforcing the rules, to address how the megawatt hours discharged from a pumped hydroelectric storage system will be incorporated into implementation plans adopted pursuant to the rules.

(Sec. 3) A state is not required to submit or follow an implementation plan that addresses carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants if it determines that the plan would have a significant adverse effect on: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) the reliability of the state's electricity system.

(Sec. 4) The EPA must treat hydropower as renewable energy when implementing or enforcing the rules.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 19, 201579

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

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill extends compliance deadlines for rules under the Clean Air Act that address carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired power plants pending final judicial review. This extension applies to any final rule that succeeds either:

  • the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; or
  • the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships."

The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends when the rule is no longer subject to judicial appeal or review.

(Sec. 3) A state is not required to submit or follow an implementation plan that addresses carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants if it determines that the plan would have a significant adverse effect on: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) the reliability of the state's electricity system.

Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2015

Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015

This bill extends the deadline for mandatory compliance with final rules that target carbon dioxide emissions from existing sources that are fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under the Clean Air Act, including any final rule that succeeds either:

  • the proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units," or
  • the supplemental proposed rule entitled "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: EGUs in Indian Country and U.S. Territories; Multi-Jurisdictional Partnerships".

The extension period begins 60 days after the notice of promulgation of a final rule appears in the Federal Register and ends following any judicial review, on the date a judgment becomes final, and no longer subject to further appeal or review, in all actions (including those under the Clean Air Act) that are filed during that 60-day period.

A state is also shielded under the bill from:

  • being required to adopt or submit a state plan, and
  • being subject to a federal plan under any federal final rule if the governor notifies the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency that implementation of either plan would have a significant adverse effect upon: (1) the state's residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers; or (2) upon the reliability of the state's electricity system.
Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015 — Informed