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Make DTE Pay Act
5/27/2026, 1:22 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8715
H.R. 8715, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 7, 2026, aims to amend the Clean Air Act by enhancing penalties for investor-owned electric or gas utilities that raise rates within a specific timeframe relative to penalty assessment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8715
Bill HR 8715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8715 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2026. Bill HR 8715's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of May 7, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8715
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8715
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8715
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the enhancement of a penalty for an investor-owned electric or gas utility that increase rates within the 2-year period occurring before or after the assessment of the penalty.
To amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the enhancement of a penalty for an investor-owned electric or gas utility that increase rates within the 2-year period occurring before or after the assessment of the penalty.
Comments

Aisha Kuhn
864
2 days ago
This bill will hold DTE accountable. It could lead to positive changes in the future.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8715
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