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Restricting Water Spillage Operations on Lower Snake River Dams.

This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from conducting certain water spillage operations at four dams on the Lower Snake River unless jointly approved by the Secretary of the Army and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator. This change ensures that decisions regarding water management, which affect both fish migration and hydropower generation, must consider the entire Columbia River System operations. The goal is to balance environmental concerns with the stability of the regional power grid.
Key points
Spillage operations on four specific Lower Snake River dams are banned unless jointly approved by the Army Secretary and the BPA Administrator.
Approval decisions must take into account the operational needs of the entire Columbia River System, potentially impacting power generation stability.
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Print number: 118_HR_8157
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the Secretary of the Army from carrying out certain spillage operations on the Lower Snake Rivers dams, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8157.

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 2024-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Spillage operations on four specific Lower Snake River dams are banned unless jointly approved by the Army Secretary and the BPA Administrator.
  • Approval decisions must take into account the operational needs of the entire Columbia River System, potentially impacting power generation stability.
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. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

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 2025-12-25.

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