H.R. 7214: To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to a two-year lobbying ban.

This bill, known as the "End PG&E Lobbying Act," seeks to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 by introducing a federal standard that imposes a two-year lobbying ban on individuals who have recently served on state regulatory authorities. The key points of the bill are outlined below:

Two-Year Lobbying Ban

The bill establishes that:

• A former member of a state regulatory authority is prohibited from:
• Appearing, lobbying, or practicing before that state regulatory authority for a period of two years after their term ends.
• Influencing decisions or actions by the regulatory authority.
• Gaining non-public information from the authority.
• Providing paid services related to any case or proceeding before that authority.

Implementation Timeline for States

The bill outlines specific deadlines for state regulatory authorities regarding the implementation of this new standard:

• States must start considering the new lobbying ban within one year of the law being enacted.
• States are required to complete their consideration and make a determination regarding the ban within two years of enactment.

Conforming Amendments

To align with the new standard established by the bill:

• Amendments are made to ensure that states are aware of their obligations under the new federal standard.
• Previously existing state regulations or actions will not count against this standard if they were enacted or voted on within three years prior to the enactment of this bill.

Prior and Pending Proceedings

The bill also specifies that for the new lobbying standard, references to the date of enactment pertain specifically to the date when this two-year lobbying ban is established, ensuring clarity around timelines for compliance.

Relevant Companies

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