What does Preamble of Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To establish procedures for determining the public interest with respect to greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes,' aims to establish procedures related to greenhouse gas emissions.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026.

What does PUBLIC INTEREST CRITERIA UNDER THE NATURAL GAS ACT. of Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Natural Gas Act to establish public interest criteria for natural gas import and export. The Commission may issue orders after an opportunity for hearing if it finds that a proposed exportation or importation is consistent with the public interest. The definition of 'country of concern' includes Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as well as any other country determined by the Secretary of Energy to be engaged in conduct detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy. The public interest criteria consider environmental impacts, affordability, and whether the activity increases natural gas prices for households or industries in the United States. The Commission must consider all scope 1, scope 2, and scope 3 emissions when determining public interest. The Commission is required to promulgate regulations within 30 days of the enactment of the Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 to establish procedures and criteria for determining consistency with the public interest. The bill includes a savings clause stating that it does not preclude the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Secretary of Energy from considering the impact of natural gas exports on U.S. households, businesses, or industries.

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Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/10/2026 · Introduced: 6/10/2026

Author: Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to establish public interest criteria for natural gas import and export, considering environmental impacts, affordability, and potential price increases for U.S. consumers and industries.
The bill defines 'country of concern' for natural gas trade, including Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, and allows the Secretary of Energy to add other countries based on national security or foreign policy concerns.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission must develop regulations within 30 days to determine if natural gas export or import activities align with the public interest, considering all scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

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