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H.R.9700

Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act

Introduced·7/15/26

Establishes the Ratepayer Justice Fund to reimburse ratepayers harmed by utility misconduct and provides for oversight and restitution.

The Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act establishes the Ratepayer Justice Fund to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and executive misconduct. The Act mandates the creation of a system for ratepayers to claim direct relief payments, outlines the criteria for determining eligible ratepayers, and sets the terms for issuing these payments. It also requires the establishment of an Intergovernmental Ratepayer Restitution Working Group to develop uniform guidance and procedures for restitution.

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History

Jul 16

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4617)

Jul 15

House

Introduced in House

Jul 15

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.