To provide for the refund of certain overcharges for electricity in the Western States, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 2757

Introduced

Aug 2, 2001

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Commerce Consumer discounts Electric power transmission Electric utility rates Energy Finance and Financial Sector Interest Rebates Restrictive trade practices West (U.S.)

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Summary

Instructs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order the refund, with interest, of certain rates and charges associated with electric energy sales by public utilities between October 2, 2000, and June 20, 2001, that exceed just and reasonable rates as determined by the Commission.

Restricts such refunds to sales of electric energy to regions encompassed by the Western Systems Coordinating Council of the North American Electric Reliability Council.

Permits any affected State to bring an action in Federal District Court to enforce this Act.

Actions

Aug 16, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Aug 3, 2001

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1517)
Aug 2, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 2, 2001

Introduced in House

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