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Energy Bill Relief: Finding New Ways to Fund Wildlife Programs.

This bill directs the Secretary of Energy to find alternative ways to fund the Bonneville Power Administration's (BPA) fish and wildlife program. The main goal is to ensure that the costs of this environmental program are no longer passed directly onto the electricity and transmission bills paid by BPA customers. This change aims to mitigate potential rate increases for citizens in the BPA service area.
Key points
Mandates the search for alternative funding sources for BPA's fish and wildlife programs to reduce the burden on electricity customers.
Costs for the fish and wildlife program will no longer be directly charged to power and transmission service bills.
The Secretary of Energy must report these new funding options to Congress within six months.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8155
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ratepayer Funding Alternative Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8155.

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 2024-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates the search for alternative funding sources for BPA's fish and wildlife programs to reduce the burden on electricity customers.
  • Costs for the fish and wildlife program will no longer be directly charged to power and transmission service bills.
  • The Secretary of Energy must report these new funding options to Congress within six months.
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. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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