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H.R. 2072119th CongressPlaced on the calendarLatest action Feb 2, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Introduced:
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FERC could grant hydropower license holders up to 6 additional years, in 2-year increments, beyond the current 8-year construction deadline.
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This bill lets FERC grant extra extensions of up to 6 years, in three 2-year increments, beyond the current 8-year deadline for starting construction on licensed hydropower projects, for licenses issued before March 13, 2020. It also lets FERC reinstate licenses that expired between the end of 2023 and the bill's enactment, treating them as if they never lapsed so the new extension period can apply.
Companies holding FERC licenses to build hydropower dams and facilities are directly affected; nearby communities, environmental groups, and future utility customers may also be affected.
Extending deadlines gives license holders more time to secure financing and complete permitting, while delaying the timeline for construction to begin or for licenses to be lost.
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Right now: it was placed on the House floor calendar, and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.