Allow hydropower project developers more time to begin construction on their projects.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with this effort?
The effort to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects became law on May 10, 2026, under Public Law 119-90. Federal agencies must now manage the implementation process through rulemaking and project oversight. This transition from legislative action to agency administration means the binding constraints are now set by regulatory requirements rather than further congressional votes.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
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 S. 3373 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3373 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Steve Daines (R-MT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
