Make DTE Pay Act

Hozzl · 2026-05-27T13:22:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8715 Make DTE Pay Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8715

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Environmental Protection

Alternate 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.