H.R. 3657 · Signed into law · Energy

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

Sponsor: Kim Schrier (D-WA)

What it does

• Require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit annual reports to Congress on the status of each hydropower dam relicensing application.
• Include in those reports the current stage of each relicensing proceeding and any delays or impediments to progress.

Official summary

Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.

Latest action

Sep 25, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-112.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources