Ratepayer Justice and Commercial Power Accountability Act
To establish the Ratepayer Justice Fund and a Federal process to reimburse ratepayers and communities harmed by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption, and to hold accountable those responsible for such misconduct, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to create the Ratepayer Justice Fund and set up a federal process to compensate ratepayers and communities affected by utility and utility executive misconduct, including corruption. It also seeks to hold those responsible for such misconduct accountable.
The bill would affect ratepayers and communities that have been harmed by utility misconduct. If passed, it would provide a mechanism for reimbursement and accountability, ensuring that those affected are compensated and those responsible are held liable.
HB9700 was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to several committees including Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, Financial Services, and Agriculture for further consideration. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.
