End Energy Hardship Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10466, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Paul Tonko. Its stated purpose is to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide funding to electric and natural gas utility companies. This funding is intended to help these companies eliminate overdue bills for their residential customers.
The bill also aims to support the implementation of and participation in programs designed to make energy more affordable, such as "percentage of income payment programs." These programs typically adjust a customer's monthly energy bill based on their household income. The legislation would affect residential customers of electric and natural gas utilities, as well as the utility service providers themselves.
As the bill has just been introduced, its full text is not yet publicly available. It is currently in the initial stage of the legislative process. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a committee for consideration and potential amendments before it could advance further in Congress.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10466 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10466, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Paul Tonko. Its stated purpose is to direct the Secretary of Energy to provide funding to electric and natural gas utility companies. This funding is intended to help these companies eliminate overdue bills for their residential customers. The bill also aims to support the implementation of and participation in programs designed to make energy more affordable, such as "percentage of income payment programs." These programs typically adjust a customer's monthly energy bill based on their household income. The legislation would affect residential customers of electric and natural gas utilities, as well as the utility service providers themselves. As the bill has just been introduced, its full text is not yet publicly available. It is currently in the initial stage of the legislative process. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a committee for consideration and potential amendments before it could advance further in Congress.
- Has H.R. 10466 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10466. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10466?
- H.R. 10466 was sponsored by Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10466?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (16 Sep 2026).
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