Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2026
S. 5048
A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize the hydropower licensing process, and for other purposes.
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedJul 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors