To amend the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act with respect to the enforcement of certain provisions, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides prohibitions and suspensions for violations Section 316A of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and requires prohibition on filing false information No person shall willfully and knowingly report to a Federal agency or private-sector price-reporting agency, with intent to fraudulently affect the data being compiled. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, definition changes, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Energy, Natural Gas, Transportation, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides prohibitions and suspensions for violations Section 316A of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C.
- Requires prohibition on filing false information No person shall willfully and knowingly report to a Federal agency or private-sector price-reporting agency, with intent to fraudulently affect the data being compiled...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides prohibitions and suspensions for violations Section 316A of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and requires prohibition on filing false information No person shall willfully and knowingly report to a Federal agency or private-sector price-reporting agency, with intent to fraudulently affect the data being compiled.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Natural Gas, Transportation, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill provides prohibitions and suspensions for violations Section 316A of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C and requires prohibition on filing false information No person shall willfully and knowingly report to a Federal agency or private-sector price-reporting agency, with intent to fraudulently affect the data being compiled.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Natural gas companies and customers affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Electric utilities and power customers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Cortez Masto (for herself and Ms. Cantwell) introduced the …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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