United States · Bill · S
S. 1477 (116th)
Public Engagement at FERC Act
Introduced
15 May 2019
Last action
15 May 2019 · Introduced
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsors
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Subjects
Energy, Transport
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Public Engagement at FERC Act This bill revises and expands the Office of Public Participation in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and renames 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
15 May 2019
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
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Versions
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Sponsors
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1477
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/s/1477
- us · 116-s-1477 · source updated 24 March 2026