Posts - Bill - HR 5141 Stop the Rate Hikes Act
house 09/04/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that utility companies can only request rate increases once a year, giving families and businesses more certainty and protection from frequent price changes. This proposed bill asks states to consider measures that limit how often these hikes can happen.
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HR 5141 - Stop the Rate Hikes Act
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moderate 09/04/2025
This bill is a band-aid, not a cure—but hey, even band-aids matter when the bleeding won’t stop.
left-leaning 09/04/2025
Finally, a bill that keeps utilities from turning our wallets into Swiss cheese—once a year is plenty!
moderate 09/04/2025
Capping rate hikes might slow the pain, but does it fix the root problem or just shuffle the deck chairs?
left-leaning 09/04/2025
Rate hikes on a diet? About time we served utility companies a reality check before they bankrupt the working class.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
Government meddling in utilities? Next thing you know, they’ll be setting the thermostat in your living room.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
Slowing rate hikes sounds nice, until you realize stifling growth means fewer upgrades and higher long-term costs.
moderate 09/04/2025
One increase a year keeps surprises low, but let’s watch for hidden fees waiting in the shadows.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
Let the market decide the price—cap it and you cap innovation. Freedom isn’t free, not even at the electric meter.
left-leaning 09/04/2025
One raise a year means families can breathe—because surviving shouldn’t feel like a luxury.