Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024

The Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act of 2024 (H.R. 5482) requires federal agencies to identify and study "at-risk communities" that lack access to affordable and reliable energy. Under this bill, the government would be required to evaluate how existing and proposed energy regulations—such as those affecting oil, gas, and mineral leasing—impact household energy costs and job security in these communities. For citizens, the bill’s primary impact would be a requirement for federal officials to disclose whether new energy policies might lead to higher prices for home heating, electricity, or gasoline before those policies are implemented.