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- H.R.1138
H.R.1138: Ratepayer Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 16, 1999
- Latest Major Action July 22, 1999
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (7 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Ratepayer Protection Act - Declares that after this Act's enactment date, no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or sell electric energy or capacity pursuant to the provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 governing cogeneration and small power production. Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate and enforce regulations to assure that no utility...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| March 16, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |