S 3222
Stop Shut-Offs During Shutdowns Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:48 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stop Shut-Offs During Shutdowns Act, seeks to prevent utility companies from disconnecting electric and natural gas services during government shutdowns. It urges state regulators and utilities to ensure no service is terminated due to inability to pay, reconnection efforts are made, and reconnection fees and penalties are waived. The bill also modifies a key section of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to specifically prohibit service terminations during appropriations lapses for the Department of Health and Human Services, with provisions for cost recovery for utilities.
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