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. (S 1020)

Status: Became Law. Latest action (May 11, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-90.

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 cur…

House vote Apr 21, 2026: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — Passed.