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Protecting Water and Energy Resources: New Rules for Dams and Power.

New regulations aim to protect federal dams and energy sources by imposing restrictions on their breaching or retirement. This is intended to prevent increases in carbon emissions, price hikes, and loss of energy reliability, directly impacting the stability of living costs and electricity availability for citizens.
Key points
Prohibits breaching federal dams if it would increase carbon emissions by over 5%, hinder commercial navigation, or raise product prices (including agricultural) by over 5%.
Prohibits retiring energy sources if it would raise electricity rates by over 5% or decrease energy reliability by over 5% in certain states.
Requires replacement of retired energy sources within 30 days to ensure continuous power supply.
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Print number: 119_HR_2074
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

POWER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2074.

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 2025-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits breaching federal dams if it would increase carbon emissions by over 5%, hinder commercial navigation, or raise product prices (including agricultural) by over 5%.
  • Prohibits retiring energy sources if it would raise electricity rates by over 5% or decrease energy reliability by over 5% in certain states.
  • Requires replacement of retired energy sources within 30 days to ensure continuous power supply.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

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