HR9337Referred to Committee

To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize the hydropower licensing process, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-18
Introduced
11
Cosponsors
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Cliff Bentz
Cliff Bentz
Republican · OR · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (580 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (11)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-06-18

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would update the rules for how the federal government approves and licenses hydropower dams and facilities, making the permitting process faster and more efficient. This would affect hydropower companies, environmental groups, and communities near dams by streamlining the approval timeline and potentially changing how environmental impacts are reviewed. The changes aim to encourage investment in hydropower energy while balancing concerns about environmental protection and public input.

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