Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2022Water Resources Development
S. 4540
A bill to amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 14, 2022)
This bill requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to (1) assess opportunities to increase hydroelectric power at its projects (e.g, dams and locks), and (2) create a new program manager position for nonfederal hydroelectric power development.
What just happenedJul 14, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 14, 2022
- Jul 14, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jul 14, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate