United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2656 (115th)
Public Engagement at FERC Act
Introduced
25 May 2017
Last action
26 May 2017 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Sponsors
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4], Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Subjects
Energy, Transport
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Public Engagement at FERC Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to revise and expand the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and rename it as the Office of Public Participation and Consumer Advocacy. The office may participate in FERC proceedings on rates, service, and infrastructure siting to represent the interests of the public and issue guidance for potential improvements to industry and FERC practices. Additionally, the office must establish a Public and Consumer Advocacy Advisory Committee to review rates, services, and disputes and make recommendations to the office.
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Timeline
25 May 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
25 May 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 May 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 25 May 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2656
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/2656
- us · 115-hr-2656 · source updated 5 December 2025