119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 10466In Committee
To direct the Secretary of Energy to provide funding to electric and natural gas utility service providers to eliminate the arrears of residential customers of such service providers, support implementation of and participation in percentage of income payment programs and other energy affordability measures, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul (D-NY)Introduced Sep 16, 2026
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The Department of Energy would provide funding to electric and natural gas utilities to pay off residential customer debt and to help set up or expand affordability programs like percentage-of-income payment plans that cap utility bills at a portion of household income. The bill directs these funds specifically toward eliminating arrears for residential customers and supporting implementation of energy affordability measures. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced the bill, which was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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