S.4735

Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026

Introduced·6/10/26

Establishes procedures for determining the public interest regarding greenhouse gas emissions in natural gas exports.

The Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 amends the Natural Gas Act to establish procedures for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to determine the public interest in natural gas exports. This includes considering environmental impacts, affordability, and greenhouse gas emissions, including scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions. The bill also limits the consideration of exports to countries detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy.

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Energy And Natural Resources Committee
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History

Jun 10

Senate

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