To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary reported to house (Feb 2, 2026)
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.
The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
What just happenedFeb 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseFeb 2, 2026
- Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2025
- Feb 2, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
- Feb 2, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-477.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 2, 2026Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-477.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 21, 2026Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 21, 2026Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 11, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 11, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 11, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House