S.3684

Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act

Introduced·1/15/26

Reauthorizes water power research, development, and demonstration activities for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

The Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize water power research, development, and demonstration activities. It includes provisions for marine energy research, workforce development, and education and outreach activities. The bill also mandates the Department of Energy to study methods to streamline the hydropower licensing process and improve environmental impact assessments.

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Where it stands

Current
Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 17

10:00 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Feb 24

10:30 AM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

Jan 15

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.