S. 5048 · 119th Congress · Energy

Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act

Reduces licensing costs and timelines for hydropower projects under federal authority. AI-read

In committee Introduced Aug 3, 2026 Latest action Sep 16, 2026

What it does

The Congressional Research Service hasn’t published a summary of this bill yet. Summaries usually follow within a few weeks of introduction.

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

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