H.R. 8423 · 119th Congress
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jan Schakowsky
- Introduced
- 2026-04-21
- Latest action
- 2026-04-21 · Introduced in House
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.