H.R.7487

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

Introduced·2/11/26

Encourages non-Federal hydropower development at Bureau of Reclamation projects.

The Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act amends the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development. It redefines terms like "transferred works facility" and "reserved works facility" and modifies the Bureau of Reclamation's lease of power privilege authorities. The act aims to facilitate hydropower projects by non-Federal entities while maintaining certain operational responsibilities with the Bureau of Reclamation.

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Calendar

May 14

10:30 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 14

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14

House

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

Feb 11

House

Introduced in House