A bill to amend the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 in order to prohibit certain termination of natural gas or electric service during the emergency declared pursuant to such Act.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 11, 1977)
Amends the Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977 to prohibit natural gas and electric energy regulatory authorities from permitting suppliers of natural gas and electricity from terminating service to residential users without an evidentiary proceeding determining that such user is financially able to pay the costs of such services. Stipulates that such prohibition shall apply only in areas experiencing an abnormally severe winter.
What just happenedFeb 11, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).
Who’s behind it
- Feb 11, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 11, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate