S. 1020
EnactedA 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.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
5/11/2026
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.
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.
Public Law • 5/11/2026
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Enacted into Law
Public Law 119-90
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Originated in the Senate
Introduced
March 13, 2025
Committee Review
July 29, 2025
Floor Debate
July 29, 2025
Passed Chamber
April 21, 2026
Other Chamber
August 1, 2025
President
April 30, 2026
Enacted into Law
May 11, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
Text Versions (4)
Related Bills (2)
H.R. 2072
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
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.