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Energy Consumer Protection: Stronger Penalties for Manipulating Gas and Electricity Prices.

This Act strengthens federal regulators' ability to penalize individuals and companies that manipulate the electricity and natural gas markets. It introduces the power to permanently or temporarily ban entities that intentionally falsify price data or violate market rules from trading energy. The goal is to protect citizens from unfair practices that lead to inflated bills and supply instability.
Key points
Federal authorities can now prohibit individuals and companies from trading electricity or natural gas if they engage in market manipulation.
A new, explicit prohibition is established against willfully reporting false information regarding natural gas prices and availability.
The changes aim to increase price stability and transparency in wholesale energy markets, indirectly protecting consumer finances.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1410
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-05-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Energy Consumer Protection Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1410.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal authorities can now prohibit individuals and companies from trading electricity or natural gas if they engage in market manipulation.
  • A new, explicit prohibition is established against willfully reporting false information regarding natural gas prices and availability.
  • The changes aim to increase price stability and transparency in wholesale energy markets, indirectly protecting consumer finances.
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 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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.

CATEGORIES

Economy