Bills · HR 1412
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1412Energy
Know Your Rates Act
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION FEB 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to give everyday people more control and awareness over their utility costs. Currently, many consumers only see their energy usage and total cost at the end of a billing cycle, making it hard to react to sudden increases. If this bill becomes law, people would get earlier warnings about higher energy use, potentially allowing them to cut back before the bill gets too high. This could lead to more predictable utility bills and help households budget more effectively, especially during periods of fluctuating energy prices or increased usage.
If this bill doesn't become law, the current system would largely remain, where detailed, mid-cycle consumption alerts and custom spending notifications are not federally required. Consumers would continue to primarily rely on their end-of-month statements, missing opportunities for real-time adjustments that could save them money. It addresses a common frustration about "surprise" high utility bills by providing timely data.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Electric and gas utilities receiving federal funds must include the dollar difference from the previous bill and average monthly usage (in dollars and units) on every bill.
Gives consumers clearer, more immediate financial and usage comparisons to help them understand changes in their bill.
PROVISION 02
Covered utilities must notify customers by the 10th or 20th day of a billing period if their average daily consumption significantly exceeds the previous period's average.
Provides proactive alerts, allowing consumers to adjust behavior and potentially save money before the full bill is due.
PROVISION 03
Utilities must offer customers the option to receive a notification when their current billing period's energy consumption reaches a pre-chosen dollar amount.
Empowers consumers to set and monitor their own spending limits, preventing "surprise" high bills.
PROVISION 04
These requirements apply only to electric and gas utilities that receive federal funding, as determined by "the Commission."
Defines which specific utilities are subject to these new disclosure and notification rules.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
93
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 1 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1412
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionFeb 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1412Energy
Know Your Rates Act
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 18, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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