Bill would allow more permit renewals for California's Kaweah Project
Passed one chamberH.R. 1044Latest action
Sponsor: David G. Valadao · Representative · CA
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Official title: To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
Introduced:
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The bill raises Kaweah Project permit renewals from 3 to 7 and drops the Southern California Edison-specific reference.
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What does this do?
This bill amends a 1986 law governing permits for the Kaweah Project, a California water/hydropower facility. It increases the maximum number of permit renewals from 3 to 7 and removes the specific mention of Southern California Edison Company, potentially opening the permit to other operators.
Who does it affect?
The change affects whoever operates the Kaweah Project and federal regulators, such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, that oversee permit renewals. Residents and water users in the Kaweah River area may be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
The change alters how long-term operation and renewal of the project's permit is legally managed, without requiring new legislation for each renewal cycle.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jul 15, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jul 15, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.