S. 1020: 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.

What this measure contains

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.

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Official text and draft versions

• Enrolled Bill · Official original ↗
• Engrossed in Senate· Jul 29, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Introduced in Senate· Mar 13, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Public Law· May 12, 2026 · Official original ↗Published after this vote

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Recorded decision and member tally

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

This record lists 430 members; its source-reported total is 430.

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Source outcome: passed.

Yes

394

No

14

Not voting

22

Present

0

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