HR 14219 · 93th Congress · Commerce

A bill to prohibit any regulated public utility from expanding any money for promotional advertising purposes during any period when electricity or natural gas is determined to be in short supply.

Introduced 1974-04-11· Sponsored by Rep. Walsh, William F. [R-NY-33]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1974-04-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits any regulated public utility from expending any money for promotional advertising purposes during any period when electricity or natural gas is determined, by the Federal Power Commission, to be in short supply. Prohibits preferential rates from being charged by such a utility on the basis of electricity or natural gas bought. Establishes a $5,000-$10,000 fine for violations of this Act.…

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