S 2041 · 95th Congress · Energy

Utility Residential Customer Service Regulation Reform Act

Introduced 1977-08-05· Sponsored by Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1977-08-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Utility Residential Customer Service Regulations Reform Act - Title I: General Provisions - Declares it the purpose of this Act to improve conditions of service to residential customers of electric, natural gas, telephone, and water utilities. Defines the terms as used in this Act. Title II: Residential Customer Service Regulations - Directs State utility regulatory authorities to establish just and reasonable standards of eligibility for service, money deposits, estimated billings, collection methods, and termination of services. Requires that terminations of service be just and reasonable and exercised only as a last resort. Title III: Intervention and Enforcement - Authorizes participation in utility regulatory proceedings by affected State agencies and consumers. Authorizes compensation for consumer representatives who prevail in proceedings against utilities. Establishes procedures for the enforcement of standards established pursuant to this Act.…

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