S. 4351: Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-04-21 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-04-21 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-04-21):
Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026
This bill expands enforcement provisions under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act to protect consumers from price manipulation, including by allowing the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to temporarily or permanently ban any person from trading in energy markets if the person (1) violates those acts by manipulating the electricity or natural gas markets, or (2) files false information regarding those markets.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Maria Cantwell | D WA (original cosponsor) 2026-04-21 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4351 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4351?
S. 4351 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4351 are available on congress.gov.
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