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Expediting Hydropower Development at Corps of Engineers Facilities

New rules aim to streamline and accelerate the construction and modernization of hydropower plants at existing and new facilities managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This potentially means more clean energy for citizens and more efficient administrative processes for companies developing such projects.
Key points
Streamlining the permitting process for building and upgrading hydropower facilities.
Designating a dedicated program manager to coordinate hydropower development and answer developer questions.
Increasing opportunities for electricity production from existing and new water facilities, with an emphasis on sustainable technologies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8383
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 to improve provisions relating to the development of hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8383.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining the permitting process for building and upgrading hydropower facilities.
  • Designating a dedicated program manager to coordinate hydropower development and answer developer questions.
  • Increasing opportunities for electricity production from existing and new water facilities, with an emphasis on sustainable technologies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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