H.R. 587: Fair RATES Act
H.R. 587 amends the Federal Power Act to enable parties adversely affected by the inaction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to have the right to a rehearing. Specifically, H.R. 587 clarifies that if the FERC does not act within 60 days on a utility’s notice of a rate increase, including instances of a deadlocked Commission, then such lack ...
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(Source: Republican Policy Committee)
Overview
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Jan 17, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next) on Jan 23, 2017
This bill passed in the House on January 23, 2017 and goes to the Senate next for consideration.
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Last Updated: Jan 24, 2017
Length: 2 pages - Prognosis:
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22% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
History
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Mar 14, 2016
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Earlier Version —
Passed House (Senate next)
This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 2984 (114th). |
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Jan 17, 2017
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Introduced
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Jan 23, 2017
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Passed House (Senate next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the House. It goes to the Senate next. The vote was by voice vote so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Pending
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Passed Senate
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Signed by the President
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H.R. 587 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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