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Expanding non-federal hydropower development on federal water facilities.

This Act simplifies rules for private companies to build and operate hydropower facilities using existing federal water infrastructure managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. It broadens the types of eligible projects and provides greater legal certainty for developers. Citizens may benefit from more stable energy supplies and local economic growth, particularly in rural areas.
Key points
Significantly expands the scope for non-federal entities to develop hydropower across all Bureau of Reclamation facilities, removing restrictions on small or specific types of projects.
Increases stability for developers by allowing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizations to remain active and renewable, encouraging long-term investment in water power.
Updates legal definitions related to facility management, introducing terms like 'transferred works facility' and 'reserved works facility'.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8263
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2024-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8263.

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 2024-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Significantly expands the scope for non-federal entities to develop hydropower across all Bureau of Reclamation facilities, removing restrictions on small or specific types of projects.
  • Increases stability for developers by allowing Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizations to remain active and renewable, encouraging long-term investment in water power.
  • Updates legal definitions related to facility management, introducing terms like 'transferred works facility' and 'reserved works facility'.
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. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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