H.R. 9700 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jul 15, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH. R. 9700
2nd SessionH. R. 9700
A BILL
Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-9) · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Energy · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 16, 2026: “Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4617)”
Sections
Sections · 14
- Sec. 1Short titleNo change
- Sec. 2PurposeNo change
- Sec. 3Establishment of Ratepayer Justice Fund and list of misconduct eventsNo change
- Sec. 4Funding sourcesNo change
- Sec. 5Direct relief payments for eligible ratepayersNo change
- Sec. 6Consumer advocatesNo change
- Sec. 7Ratepayer Community Restoration GrantsNo change
- Sec. 8Prioritization of investments by department of energy for grid infrastructure, resiliency, and modernizationNo change
- Sec. 9EnforcementNo change
- Sec. 10Consultation with State officials and coordination with State resourcesNo change
- Sec. 11Reporting and transparencyNo change
- Sec. 12Operational and safety conditions of nuclear power plants affected by misconduct eventsNo change
- Sec. 13RulesNo change
- Sec. 14DefinitionsNo change