A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
- Last Action
- 5/11/2026
Actions
- 2026-05-11Became Public Law No: 119-90.
- 2026-05-11Became Public Law No: 119-90.
- 2026-05-11Signed by President.
- 2026-05-11Signed by President.
- 2026-04-30Presented to President.
- 2026-04-30Presented to President.
- 2026-04-21Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2026-04-21On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
- 2026-04-21Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
- 2026-04-21Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
- 2026-04-21At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- 2026-04-21DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
- 2026-04-21Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
- 2026-04-21Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 2025-08-01Held at the desk.
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CRS Summary
As of 2026-05-11 (49)
This act 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 act also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this act, effective as of the date they expire.
Cosponsors (7)
- John Fetterman (D-PA)
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- John Kennedy (R-LA)
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
- David McCormick (R-PA)
Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Dams and canals
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Infrastructure development
- Licensing and registrations
Became law: Pub. L. 119-90
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