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SENATE 490115th CongressBecame Public Law No: 115-219.

A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.

Last Action
7/27/2018

Actions

  • 2018-07-27Became Public Law No: 115-219.
  • 2018-07-27Became Public Law No: 115-219.
  • 2018-07-27Signed by President.
  • 2018-07-27Signed by President.
  • 2018-07-19Presented to President.
  • 2018-07-19Presented to President.
  • 2018-07-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2018-07-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6226)
  • 2018-07-16Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6226)
  • 2018-07-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 490.
  • 2018-07-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6226-6227)
  • 2018-07-16Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2018-07-03Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2018-07-03Received in the House.
  • 2018-06-29Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Showing 15 of 20 actions. Full history on Congress.gov.

CRS Summary

As of 2018-07-27 (49)

(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Gibson Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Sun River in Lewis, Clark, and Teton Counties, Montana.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Cosponsors (2)

  • Jon Tester (D-MT)
  • James Risch (R-ID)

Subjects

  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Dams and canals
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Montana
  • Water storage

Became law: Pub. L. 115-219

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