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Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5718

Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2020

This bill provides authority for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a refund effective date and order refunds for rates and charges by any natural-gas company in connection with the transportation or sale of natural gas.

Current Status of Bill HR 5718

Bill HR 5718 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2020. Bill HR 5718 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2020.  Bill HR 5718's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of January 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5718

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5718

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Consumer affairs
- Energy prices
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
- Inflation and prices
- Oil and gas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5718

Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2020
To establish a refund effective date for rates and charges under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes.
Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2020

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