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BillHR 7487 · 119

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Expands hydropower development in rural areas and requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to prioritize certain license applications. Funds projects that create jobs in rural communities.

Sponsored By

Lauren Boebert
Republican · Colorado · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 11, 2026
  3. May 14, 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

Rural communities and hydropower developers are affected, as the bill aims to create jobs and increase access to hydropower development in these areas. Local economies and energy production may be impacted by the expansion of 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
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
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.