S. 1020 Became law · Public Law 119-90 Energy

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] Introduced March 13, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (6 R, 1 D) Latest action May 11, 2026

Summary

This act authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.
The act also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this act, effective as of the date they expire.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. May 11, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-90.
  2. May 11, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Apr 30, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Apr 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Apr 21, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
  6. Apr 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
  7. Apr 21, 2026 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  8. Apr 21, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
  9. Apr 21, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
  10. Apr 21, 2026 Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  11. Aug 1, 2025 Held at the desk.
  12. Aug 1, 2025 Received in the House.

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