Creates a federal fund to pay back people harmed by utility corruption and hold companies accountable.
This bill would create a federal fund to pay back people harmed by utility corruption and hold companies accountable. It would make utility companies, their top executives, and lobbyists pay into this fund. The money would then go directly to customers who were overcharged and to communities that suffered harm.
Today, there is no dedicated federal fund or process to provide direct relief payments to customers and communities harmed by utility corruption or to ensure federal accountability for such actions. This bill would create a federal Ratepayer Justice Fund, collecting money from liable utility companies, executives, and lobbyists. This fund would then provide direct relief payments to eligible customers and offer community restoration grants to affected areas.
HR 9700 · 119th Congress · July 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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