Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Federal Power Act of 1920
AmendedCodified at16 U.S.C. ch. 12
Enacted June 10, 1920 · Pub. L. 66-280
Federal Power Commission abolished in 1977; jurisdiction transferred to FERC.