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Expediting Hydropower Development: New Rules and Program Manager

This bill aims to streamline and accelerate hydropower development at existing and new Corps of Engineers facilities. Citizens may benefit from increased availability of clean energy, potentially leading to more stable power supplies and lower energy costs in the long run. A dedicated program manager will be introduced to facilitate permitting processes, which could speed up project implementation.
Key points
Streamlining processes for hydropower development at Corps of Engineers facilities, potentially leading to faster creation of new clean energy sources.
Establishing a dedicated program manager to coordinate and expedite hydropower permitting, facilitating cooperation between developers and officials.
Ensuring new hydropower projects are designed and operated with environmentally sustainable technologies and management plans.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4540
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2022-07-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill 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_S_4540.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining processes for hydropower development at Corps of Engineers facilities, potentially leading to faster creation of new clean energy sources.
  • Establishing a dedicated program manager to coordinate and expedite hydropower permitting, facilitating cooperation between developers and officials.
  • Ensuring new hydropower projects are designed and operated with environmentally sustainable technologies and management plans.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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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