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House bill · H.R. 9700 (119th Congress)

Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 16, 2026

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (U.S. Representative, OH-9, Democratic)

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Summary

Would establish a federal fund and process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility company misconduct and hold responsible parties accountable.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Jul 16, 2026

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4617)

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jul 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  4. Jul 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Jul 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  1. Jul 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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