OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Protecting Natural Gas Consumers from Overcharges Act of 2021
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3979.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-06-17.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Setting a specific date from which natural gas overcharge refunds can be calculated, increasing predictability for consumers.
- Introducing a time limit (5 months) for establishing the refund effective date after a complaint is filed or a proceeding is initiated by the Commission.
- Obligating the Commission to act quickly and state reasons for delays in decision-making, thus accelerating processes.
- Possibility of receiving refunds with interest if the natural gas company intentionally delayed the proceeding.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.