Consumer Energy Commission Act of 2001

This bill would establish a temporary federal commission to investigate why prices for major energy products, such as gasoline, natural gas, and electricity, experienced significant spikes over the previous decade. The commission would be tasked with identifying the causes of these price increases and reporting its findings to Congress to help inform future energy policy.

For everyday citizens, this legislation aims to provide transparency into the market forces or potential manipulations that lead to sudden, high energy costs. By uncovering the reasons behind past price volatility, the bill seeks to help lawmakers develop strategies to protect consumers from similar financial burdens in the future.