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S. 3373

Introduced

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 11/30/2023•118th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Held at the desk.

12/18/2024 • House

Summary

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend the time period during which the licensees of certain hydropower projects must commence construction of such projects. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. (Under existing law, licensees must commence construction of licensed projects within a time fixed in their license.) The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate such licenses, effective as of the date they expire.

Passed Senate • 12/18/2024

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Energy
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations

Amendments (1)

This bill has 1 amendment proposed or adopted.

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Congressional Votes (0)

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Related Federal Spending

Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)

Party Breakdown

2
Democrats
6
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Republican • MT

Sponsored 11/30/2023

Cosponsors (7)

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Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

R-MS

Joined 11/30/2023

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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

D-PA

Joined 11/30/2023

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Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 1/22/2024

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Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

R-AK

Joined 1/22/2024

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

R-LA

Joined 1/22/2024

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

November 30, 2023

Committee Review

December 18, 2024

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Floor Debate

December 18, 2024

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

December 18, 2024

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in Senate12/18/2024
Introduced in Senate11/30/2023

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors7