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US SB1020

Bill

Status

Engrossed

8/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Daines

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • FERC may extend construction commencement deadlines for hydropower projects licensed before March 13, 2020 by up to 6 additional years beyond the standard 8-year period authorized under the Federal Power Act

  • Extensions must be granted in increments of no more than 3 consecutive 2-year periods, requiring reasonable notice and good cause from the licensee

  • Hydropower licenses that expired after December 31, 2023 but before enactment may be reinstated by FERC, with the extension taking effect from the original expiration date

  • Passed the Senate on July 29, 2025

Legislative Description

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

Energy

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

4/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy And Natural Resources3/13/2025

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