To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
119-HR-2072119th CongressIntroduced Mar 11, 2025Energy
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Sponsor
Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4](R-WA-4)9 cosponsors
Summary
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.
The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations
Actions (8)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-477.
Feb 2, 2026House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-477.
Feb 2, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 21, 2026House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 11, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025Library of Congress