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Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
5/12/2026, 9:16 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8423
Congressional Summary of HR 8423
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8423
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8423
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8423
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8423
Comments
Amber Bradshaw
9 days ago
OMG I am so excited about this new bill! It's gonna help protect us consumers when it comes to energy stuff. I think it's gonna make a big difference in the long run. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited #energybill #consumerprotectionact
Oaklynn Brown
5 days ago
Can't believe this new energy bill is actually gonna help us consumers out for once. About time they did something right. But what's the real deal with this bill? How's it gonna affect us in the long run? #curious
