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Faster Rehearings for Energy Decisions

New rules aim to speed up the process of reviewing appeals against decisions made by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Citizens and businesses will have assurance that their rehearing applications will be addressed within a set timeframe, increasing transparency and efficiency. If no decision is made by the deadline, the application will be considered denied.
Key points
Applications for rehearing of FERC decisions must be acted upon within 120 days.
In exceptional cases, the deadline can be extended to 210 days if FERC deems it necessary.
If FERC fails to act by the deadline, the application will be automatically considered denied.
The rules aim to ensure quicker responses to appeals concerning energy decisions.
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Print number: 117_HR_4746
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2021-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Right to Timely Rehearings at FERC Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4746.

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 2021-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Applications for rehearing of FERC decisions must be acted upon within 120 days.
  • In exceptional cases, the deadline can be extended to 210 days if FERC deems it necessary.
  • If FERC fails to act by the deadline, the application will be automatically considered denied.
  • The rules aim to ensure quicker responses to appeals concerning energy decisions.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6].

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.

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