Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 21, 2026)
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.
What just happenedApr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 21, 2026
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 21, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House