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Bill115th CongressFiled May 16, 2017Energy
H.R. 2457

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 12, 2017)

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.

The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.

FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

What just happenedFeb 28, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4](R-LA)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 28, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  2. Jun 13, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jun 12, 2017FloorH38310

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

  4. Jun 12, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4830)

  5. Jun 12, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H4830)

  6. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)

  7. Jun 12, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Jun 12, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2457.

  9. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4830-4831)

  10. Jun 12, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  11. Jun 12, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.

  12. Jun 12, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jun 12, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  16. Jun 7, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. May 19, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

    Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee
  18. May 16, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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

    Introduced in House

  20. May 16, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 12, 201736

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

(Sec. 2)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.

The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.

FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2017

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.

The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.

FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017 — Informed