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Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.
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Summary
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
This bill expands enforcement provisions under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act to protect consumers from price manipulation, including by allowing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to temporarily or permanently ban any person from trading in energy markets if the person (1) violates those acts by manipulating the electricity or natural gas markets, or (2) files false information regarding those markets.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Apr 21, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Apr 21, 2026 Introduced in House
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