Number: RS20015 Title: ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING BACKGROUND: PUBLIC UTILITY HOLDING COMPANY ACT OF 1935 (PUHCA) Authors: Amy Abel, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Division Abstract: This report provides background on PUHCA, including its history and impact. It also discusses how PUHCA reform fits into the current electric utility industry restructuring debate. Pages: 6 Date: Updated January 7, 1999