The Stop the Rate Hikes Act would limit how often electricity utilities can request rate increases from regulators by capping requests to once per year. The bill amends federal utility law to require states to consider implementing this restriction, meaning utilities would need to wait at least 365 days between filing rate increase requests with state regulatory commissions. This measure directly affects utility companies and the millions of Americans who pay electric bills, potentially providing more predictability and stability in household energy costs. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the annual filing limitation. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.
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