H.Res. 457 · 117th Congress · House

Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Introduced
Jun 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must establish (1) electricity as a basic human right; and (2) a publicly- and community-owned power system that is just, equitable, antiracist, and resilient to climate changes and disasters.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 07, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

  2. JUN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JUN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 04, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Energy Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 7, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Jun 4, 2021

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