Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
The bill amends the Natural Gas Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to consider greenhouse gas emissions—including scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions—and affordability when determining whether natural gas import or export projects serve the public interest. It defines a "country of concern" to include Russia, China, North Korea, Iran, and any other country deemed detrimental to U.S. national security or foreign policy by the Secretaries of Energy, Defense, State, and the Director of National Intelligence. The bill prohibits approval of natural gas exports that increase U.S. household or industrial prices, increase greenhouse gas emissions, or supply energy to a country of…
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