H.R. 2072 House Energy
To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING
Currently in the House. Last action: placed on the union calendar, calendar no. 408 on Feb 2, 2026.
- House Introduced in House Mar 11, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 11, 2025
- House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Jan 21, 2026
- House Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. Jan 21, 2026
- House Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-477. Feb 2, 2026
- House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408. Feb 2, 2026
Cosponsors
9
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- [Reported By, Feb 2, 2026]
- [Markup By, Jan 21, 2026]
- [Referred To, Mar 11, 2025]
Summary
This bill 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 bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
[Summary as of: Reported to House]
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