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S. 1142

Introduced

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018

Introduced 5/16/2017•115th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

8/24/2018 • House

Summary

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.

FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Passed Senate amended • 8/22/2018

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)Licensing and registrationsLouisiana

Amendments (1)

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Republican • LA

Sponsored 5/16/2017

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 12/19/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

May 16, 2017

Committee Review

February 28, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.

Floor Debate

August 22, 2018

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

August 23, 2018

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (3)

Engrossed in Senate8/22/2018
Reported to Senate7/30/2018
Introduced in Senate5/16/2017

Committee Reports (1)

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors1