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Northwest Energy Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-1762| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Russ Fulcher (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with a specified decision. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. The preferred alternative outlined in that decision would allow specified dams in the lower Snake River to remain in place. The decision may be amended if each agency determines that (1) changes are necessary for public safety or electrical grid reliability, or (2) certain requirements in the decision are no longer necessary. Further, the bill requires statutory authorization for any structural modification, action, study, or engineering plan that (1) restricts FCRPS hydroelectric dam generation; or (2) limits navigation on the Snake River in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
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Mar 23, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-966
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • March 23, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-966
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 118-966: Northwest Energy Security Act

Northwest Energy Security Act

USA118th CongressHR-1762| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2023
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with a specified decision. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. The preferred alternative outlined in that decision would allow specified dams in the lower Snake River to remain in place. The decision may be amended if each agency determines that (1) changes are necessary for public safety or electrical grid reliability, or (2) certain requirements in the decision are no longer necessary. Further, the bill requires statutory authorization for any structural modification, action, study, or engineering plan that (1) restricts FCRPS hydroelectric dam generation; or (2) limits navigation on the Snake River in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-966
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • March 23, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-966
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 23, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 24, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.


  • April 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Dan Newhouse

Dan Newhouse

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
Russ Fulcher (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Lori Chavez-DeRemer (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • S 118-966: Northwest Energy Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted