H.R. 7487 Reported by committee Water Resources Development

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects.

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Sponsor Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] Introduced February 11, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 D) Latest action August 27, 2026

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  1. Aug 27, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.
  2. Aug 27, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
  3. May 14, 2026 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
  4. May 14, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Feb 11, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  6. Feb 11, 2026 Introduced in House

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