Contact Congress about H.R. 7926: Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act
Utilities could lose Department of Energy aid if they raise home electric rates above January 1, 2026 levels. After the first year, they could still qualify only by limiting and cutting top executive pay.
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Stop Unfair Electricity Prices Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 7926: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects investor-owned electric utilities that are regulated by states and want Department of Energy financial help. It also affects households that pay residential electric bills, because the bill ties that aid to home rate increases. Top utility executives could see their pay capped or cut if their company raises home rates and still wants federal aid.
Why this matters: Home electric bills could rise more slowly for some customers if utilities need Department of Energy aid. The bill uses that aid as leverage instead of directly changing state rate-setting. It could also make utilities weigh rate hikes against losing federal support or cutting top executive pay. The bill leaves open how this would affect utility finances, power reliability, grid upgrades, and clean energy work.
Key provisions in H.R. 7926
- For one year after the bill becomes law, some utilities could not get Department of Energy aid if they raise home electric rates. This applies to state-regulated, investor-owned electric utilities that charge homes more than their January 1, 2026 rate.
- A utility that gets Department of Energy aid during that first year could not raise home electric rates above the January 1, 2026 level. That rate limit would last for the same one-year period.
- For the next two years, utilities that raise home rates could still get Department of Energy aid only if they meet pay rules. Those rules apply to the five highest-paid employees.
- During that two-year period, the five highest-paid employees could not get more total pay than they got on January 1, 2026.
- If a utility raises home rates during that two-year period, it must cut total pay for its five highest-paid employees. The cut must equal twice the percentage-point increase in the home electric rate compared with January 1, 2026.
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Questions people ask about H.R. 7926
- What is H.R. 7926?
- Utilities could lose Department of Energy aid if they raise home electric rates above January 1, 2026 levels. After the first year, they could still qualify only by limiting and cutting top executive pay.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 7926?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 7926?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 7926 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
