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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.

USA119th CongressS-1020| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)John Fetterman (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to extend the period for commencing construction of certain hydropower projects . A "covered project" is defined as one for which FERC issued a license before March 13, 2020 . Upon a licensee's request and for good cause, FERC may extend the construction commencement deadline for up to an additional six years beyond the existing eight-year limit. This extension can be granted in up to three consecutive two-year periods, starting from the expiration of any previous extensions under the Federal Power Act. Furthermore, the bill allows FERC to reinstate licenses for covered projects if their construction commencement period expired after December 31, 2023 , and before the bill's enactment date. In such cases, the authorized extension would take effect from the original expiration date of the license.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3373
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.
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 29, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Received in the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2072
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3373
    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.


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 29, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)


  • July 29, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)


  • July 29, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 1, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 1, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • August 1, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2072
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.

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  • HR 119-2072: To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
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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.

USA119th CongressS-1020| Senate 
| Updated: 8/1/2025
This bill grants the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the authority to extend the period for commencing construction of certain hydropower projects . A "covered project" is defined as one for which FERC issued a license before March 13, 2020 . Upon a licensee's request and for good cause, FERC may extend the construction commencement deadline for up to an additional six years beyond the existing eight-year limit. This extension can be granted in up to three consecutive two-year periods, starting from the expiration of any previous extensions under the Federal Power Act. Furthermore, the bill allows FERC to reinstate licenses for covered projects if their construction commencement period expired after December 31, 2023 , and before the bill's enactment date. In such cases, the authorized extension would take effect from the original expiration date of the license.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3373
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.
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 29, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Aug 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Received in the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Held at the desk.
Feb 2, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2072
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3373
    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.


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • July 29, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)


  • July 29, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)


  • July 29, 2025
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • August 1, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 1, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • August 1, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • February 2, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2072
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Steve Daines

Steve Daines

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (7)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)John Fetterman (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Lisa Murkowski (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2072: To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations