Congressional Oversight Hearing: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to review the regulatory actions and policy direction of , which oversees the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil in the United States.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The agency is subject to congressional oversight and must respond to inquiries regarding its regulatory activities.
Energy Consumers
FERC's regulatory decisions impact the cost and reliability of interstate energy transmission.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 27, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The hearing focused on the oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
- All five members of the FERC commission provided testimony: Richard Glick, Neil Chatterjee, James P. Danly, Allison Clements, and Mark C. Christie.
- The record includes submitted materials, such as a letter from Chairman Glick to Mr. Butterfield and a news release from the Arizona Corporation Commission.
- The hearing was conducted in a hybrid format.
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Why It Matters
The hearing serves as a formal mechanism for Congress to review the regulatory actions and policy direction of , which oversees the interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil in the United States.
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Focus on Energy Landscape
The hearing title explicitly frames the oversight around a 'changing energy landscape,' suggesting a focus on evolving energy sources and regulatory challenges.
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