Crack down on utilities overcharging consumers by limiting excessive utility profits and banning ratepayers from being charged for lobbying, private jets, and political contributions.

our bill will crack down on these excessive rates, rein in corporate greed, and deliver real relief for families

Casar commits to legislation that would reduce utility overcharges by capping excessive profits and prohibiting pass-through of lobbying, private jet, and political contribution costs to consumers.

NEWS: Casar, Riley Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Utilities Overcharging Consumers | Representative Casar
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Rep. Greg Casar and Rep. Josh Riley announced the Lowering Utility Bills Act, saying it would crack down on utilities overcharging consumers by banning rate recovery for private jet rides, lobbying, and political contributions and by setting a national standard for a reasonable return on equity.

Casar took concrete legislative action in the current term by introducing a bill matching the promise's core mechanisms, but the source only shows introduction, not enactment or implementation.

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NEWS: Casar, Riley Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Utilities Overcharging Consumers | Representative Casar
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GovInfo records H.R. 8568, the Lowering Utility Bills Act, as introduced in the House on April 29, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The full title says it would amend federal utility law to require investor-owned electric and gas utilities and transmission providers to use the lowest return on equity in an established range of reasonableness.

The bill exists as introduced legislation and was referred to committee, which confirms action was taken but does not show passage, enactment, or regulatory delivery.

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H.R. 8568 (IH) - Lowering Utility Bills Act | GovInfo
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus listed 'making utilities cheaper by cracking down on for-profit utilities overcharging consumers' as part of its affordability agenda, with Casar identified among the members promoting the agenda.

This shows continued advocacy after the bill's introduction, but it does not indicate enactment or other completed delivery.

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PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS ANNOUNCES ‘NEW AFFORDABILITY AGENDA’ | Press Releases | Congressional Progressive Caucus
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