What does Preamble of Home Energy Affordability Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. It would require states to consider measures limiting electric utility rate increase requests to once every 365 days.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Home Energy Affordability Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Home Energy Affordability Act.

What does CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES TO CAP RETAIL UTILITY RATE INCREASES of Home Energy Affordability Act do?

This section amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. The amendment limits the frequency with which a State regulated electric utility can request a rate increase. A utility may only file a rate increase request with the State regulatory authority once every 365 days.

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Home Energy Affordability Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Eugene Vindman (D-VA)

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The bill amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to limit how often electric utilities can request rate increases.
State regulatory authorities will be required to consider measures that restrict electric utility rate increase requests to once per year.
This legislation formally establishes the 'Home Energy Affordability Act'.

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