Increase job opportunities in rural areas and expand the use of hydropower energy.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act?
The Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act is currently H.R. 7487, which has been in the House Committee on Natural Resources since February 10, 2026. The House committee members must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort has seen no recorded action since February 10, 2026, and committee inaction remains the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act (H.R. 7487 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8263 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8263 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.