Sponsor: Schakowsky, Janice D., IL
Representative for undefined's undefinedth district. undefined.
Bill Summary: 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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Bill Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Comments
Committees
| Activity | Committee |
|---|---|
| Referred To | House Energy and Commerce Committee |
This bill's main subject is: Energy
Source:Congress.govBill Cosponsors
| Name | Sponsored At | State | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyer, Donald S. | 2026-04-21 | VA | Rep. |
| Case, Ed | 2026-04-21 | HI | Rep. |
| Casten, Sean | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
| Castor, Kathy | 2026-04-21 | FL | Rep. |
| Goldman, Daniel S. | 2026-04-21 | NY | Rep. |
| Huffman, Jared | 2026-04-21 | CA | Rep. |
| Jayapal, Pramila | 2026-04-21 | WA | Rep. |
| Kelly, Robin L. | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
| Lofgren, Zoe | 2026-04-21 | CA | Rep. |
| Moulton, Seth | 2026-04-21 | MA | Rep. |
| Norton, Eleanor Holmes | 2026-04-21 | DC | Del. |
| Quigley, Mike | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
Sponsor: Schakowsky, Janice D., IL
Representative for undefined's undefinedth district. undefined.
Bill Summary: 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.
Likes
Dislikes
Bill Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Comments
Committees
| Activity | Committee |
|---|---|
| Referred To | House Energy and Commerce Committee |
This bill's main subject is: Energy
Source:Congress.govBill Cosponsors
| Name | Sponsored At | State | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyer, Donald S. | 2026-04-21 | VA | Rep. |
| Case, Ed | 2026-04-21 | HI | Rep. |
| Casten, Sean | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
| Castor, Kathy | 2026-04-21 | FL | Rep. |
| Goldman, Daniel S. | 2026-04-21 | NY | Rep. |
| Huffman, Jared | 2026-04-21 | CA | Rep. |
| Jayapal, Pramila | 2026-04-21 | WA | Rep. |
| Kelly, Robin L. | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
| Lofgren, Zoe | 2026-04-21 | CA | Rep. |
| Moulton, Seth | 2026-04-21 | MA | Rep. |
| Norton, Eleanor Holmes | 2026-04-21 | DC | Del. |
| Quigley, Mike | 2026-04-21 | IL | Rep. |
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.
Sponsored by Schakowsky, Janice D..
HR8423-119 was introduced on April 21, 2026.
Current status: REFERRED.