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.

Sponsored bySen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]MT· Introduced 13 March 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-90.

11 May 2026·2 months ago

Summary

Public Law · Updated 16 June 2026

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.

Timeline

23 actions

Signed by President.
11 May 2026 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
11 May 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
11 May 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
11 May 2026 · BecameLaw
Presented to President.
30 April 2026 · President
Presented to President.
30 April 2026 · President
Presented to President.
30 April 2026 · Floor
Presented to President.
30 April 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
21 April 2026 · Floor
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
21 April 2026 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
21 April 2026 · Floor
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)
21 April 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
21 April 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
21 April 2026 · Floor
At 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.
21 April 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
21 April 2026 · Floor
At 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.
21 April 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
21 April 2026 · Floor
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
21 April 2026 · Floor
Passed/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)
21 April 2026 · Floor

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Sponsorship

7 cosponsors

Sponsor

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]MT

Cosponsors

Democrat114%
Republican686%

Republican:Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]PA
Republican:Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]AK
Democrat:Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]PA
Republican:Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]LA
Republican:Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]AK
Republican:Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]MT
Republican:Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]LA

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Energy

Legislative subjects

Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations

Committees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To13 Mar 2025
- Discharged From29 Jul 2025

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