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Bill115th CongressFiled May 1, 2017Energy
H.R. 2274

HYPE Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 12, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act

(Sec.2)This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue an additional four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional extension.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

What just happenedJun 13, 2017

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jun 13, 2017Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

  2. Jun 12, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jun 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4829)

  4. Jun 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4829)

  5. Jun 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2274.

  6. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4828-4829)

  7. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jun 12, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 117.

  9. Jun 12, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-173.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Jun 12, 2017Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-173.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. May 5, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  15. May 1, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. May 1, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. May 1, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 12, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act

(Sec.2)This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue an additional four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional extension.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

Introduced in HouseMay 1, 2017

HYdropower Permit Extension Act or the HYPE Act

This bill amends the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue a preliminary permit to a hydropower construction license applicant for up to four years, instead of three.

FERC may extend a preliminary permit once for no more than four years and may issue an additional four-year extension if it determines there are extraordinary circumstances that warrant the issuance of an additional extension.

Additionally, FERC may extend the time a licensee has to commence construction on a project for up to eight years.Under current law, FERC may extend the license for no more than two years.

HYPE Act — Informed