What does Preamble of No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit the use of certain emergency authority to keep fossil fuel-powered electric generating facilities or fossil fuel power plants online. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act do?

This Act is formally titled the ``No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act''.

What does LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN EMERGENCY AUTHORITY UNDER THE FEDERAL of No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act do?

This section amends Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to place limitations on emergency authority. The Commission must now consider alternatives to meet emergencies, including those minimizing environmental impacts. Consultation requirements are expanded, mandating public hearings, rate impact determination, and consideration of environmental law conflicts. The Commission is restricted from preventing facility retirement or requiring generation at retired facilities unless an emergency necessitates it and a Transmission Organization requests it. The Commission must create a public online docket and publish notice of proposed orders. Orders must be accompanied by analyses of the emergency's causes, alternatives considered, and cost estimates. Electric utilities impacted by the order must provide written notice to customers detailing the order's impacts and associated costs.

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No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Edward Markey (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill restricts the Federal Power Commission's emergency authority to keep fossil fuel power plants online, requiring consideration of alternatives and minimizing environmental impacts.
The bill mandates expanded public consultation, including public hearings and rate impact assessments, before the Commission can issue emergency orders related to power plant operations.
Electric utilities are required to notify customers in writing about the impacts and costs associated with Commission orders affecting their service.

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