U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10687: Utility Affordability and Transparency Act
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants.
What the bill says
To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants.
From the introduced text, October 1, 2026:
A BILL To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Utility Affordability and Transparency Act . SECTION 2. Modifications to emergency authority under the Federal Power Act Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824a(c) ) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking Commission after During the continuance of any war in which the United States is engaged, or whenever the and inserting Secretary of Energy (referred to in this subsection as the Secretary ) ; (B) by striking or other causes, the Commission and inserting the Secretary ; (C) by striking its own motion and inserting the Secretary's motion ; (D) by striking its judgment and inserting the Secretary's judgment ; (E) by inserting As part of the order, the Secretary shall explain why such order, including the requirements under such order, will best meet the emergency and serve the public interest. after serve the public interest. ; and (F) by striking Commission after carrying out such order, the and inserting Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (referred to in this subsection as the Commission ) ; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by …
Sponsors
- Frank Mrvan (D, HD-001) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Energy
Common questions
- What is HB10687?
- HB10687 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Utility Affordability and Transparency Act.
- What does HB10687 do?
- In its own words: To modify the emergency authority under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to increase transparency for ratepayers and prohibit orders that prevent or delay the retirement of power plants.
- What is the status of HB10687?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10687?
- Frank Mrvan (D, HD-001).
- Where is the official record for HB10687?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10687
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