Local lawmakers praise PPL Montour upgrade, stress affordability measures

Two members of Congress who attended the announcement praised the Montour project and highlighted legislation they say will protect consumers.

Congressman Ryan McKenzie, introduced by PPL as a speaker, said the project upgrades about 29 miles of transmission and is "essential to delivering" affordability and reliability for families and businesses in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos. McKenzie said he has "co'sponsored and voted to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act," and said he introduced legislation he called the "Drivers Act" to increase transparency around what drives electricity bills.

Congressman Dan Muer thanked PPL for hosting and praised the company's leadership. He framed the SPARC award for PPL as recognition of the company's preparation and service to constituents and said the project helps make Pennsylvania more competitive and affordable.

Neither congressman provided legislative text or detailed fiscal analyses during their remarks; the event transcript records high'level references to bills and policy aims but did not include legislative specifics or vote records.