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.
- Introduced Mar 13
- Committee Mar 13
- Passed Senate Jul 29
- Passed House Apr 21
- To President Apr 30
- Law May 11
Where it stands
Law since May 11, 2026Introduced Mar 13, 2025, law 424 days later
170d ago May 11, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-90.
Final votes
House 394-14
1 roll call on this bill
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Votes
House roll 129
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
R 186-14 D 207-0 I 1-0
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Summary
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.
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, May 11, 2026
Summary versions
- Public LawMay 11, 2026
- Passed SenateJul 29, 2025
Actions
- Signed by President.May 11, 2026
- Became Public Law No: 119-90.May 11, 2026
- HousePresented to President.Apr 30, 2026
- HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseOn 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)Apr 21, 2026
- HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)Apr 21, 2026
- HouseAt 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.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)Apr 21, 2026
- HouseMrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.Apr 21, 2026
- HouseHeld at the desk.Aug 1, 2025
- HouseReceived in the House.Aug 1, 2025
All actions17
- SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Aug 1, 2025
- SenateSenate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.Jul 29, 2025
- SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)Jul 29, 2025
- SenateIntroduced in SenateMar 13, 2025
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Mar 13, 2025
Bill record
Text versions4
- Public LawMay 12, 2026PDF: Public Law
- Engrossed in SenateJul 29, 2025PDF: Engrossed in Senate
- Introduced in SenateMar 13, 2025PDF: Introduced in Senate
- Enrolled BillUndatedPDF: Enrolled Bill
Committees1
- Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeDischarged From Jul 29, 2025Referred To, Mar 13, 2025
Sponsor and cosponsors7 cosponsors
- Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT)Sponsor, Mar 13, 2025
- Bill Cassidy (R-LA)OriginalJoined Mar 13, 2025
- John Fetterman (D-PA)OriginalJoined Mar 13, 2025
- John Kennedy (R-LA)OriginalJoined Mar 13, 2025
- Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)OriginalJoined Mar 13, 2025
- Tim Sheehy (R-MT)OriginalJoined Mar 13, 2025
- Dan Sullivan (R-AK)Joined Mar 24, 2025
- David McCormick (R-PA)Joined Jul 31, 2025
Amendments0
No amendments offered
Cost estimates and reports0
No cost estimate or committee report yet
Titles1
Official titles
- 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.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations
Related bills2
- H.R. 2072 119th, Related bill, Identical 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.
- S. 3373 118th, Cross-Congress related bill 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.
Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 27, 2026.