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BillHR 3657 · 119

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

Introduced
May 29, 2025
Cosponsors
3
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to make its hydropower licensing process more transparent. Simplifies the process for licensing and relicensing hydropower projects by making information more accessible to the public.

Sponsored By

Kim Schrier
Democrat · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 29, 2025
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects companies and organizations involved in hydropower projects, as well as local communities near these projects, by providing them with more accessible information about the licensing process. Impacts the general public by increasing transparency in the decision-making process for hydropower projects.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
4backers
  • Democratic2
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 67%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (3)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.