US HB5742 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 3 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-03 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to direct electric utilities to take greenhouse gas emissions into account when they set their rates for the wholesale sale of electricity. Specifically, if FERC determines that the rates do not incorporate the cost of such emissions to public health, safety, or welfare, then FERC must find that the rates are unjust, unreasonable, unduly discriminatory, or preferential.
Title
Energy PRICE Act Energy Prices Require Including Climate Externalities Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Sean Casten [D-IL] | Rep. Mike Levin [D-CA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Kennedy [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-03 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-02-03 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Consumer affairs
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy
Energy prices
Environmental health
Public utilities and utility rates
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Consumer affairs
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy
Energy prices
Environmental health
Public utilities and utility rates
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5742/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5742/BILLS-116hr5742ih.pdf |
