S. 3500 Introduced Energy

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] Introduced December 16, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action June 10, 2026

Summary

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Actions

  1. Jun 10, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  2. Mar 17, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  3. Dec 16, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  4. Dec 16, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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