Congress·Passed House·H.R. 1044

To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

Kaweah Hydroelectric Project: Permit Renewal Extension

Jul 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text (4 versions)

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Next up: The SenateNo action in 13 months

This bill passed the House of Representatives and was sent to the Senate in July 2025. It is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to take action. Nothing has happened with this bill since July 2025, so it is currently stalled.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9492 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9492 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill updates the rules for a hydroelectric power project located in Sequoia National Park. It increases the number of times the government can renew the project's operating permits from three times to seven times.
By allowing more renewals, the bill helps the power plant stay in operation for a longer time. This provides a reliable source of renewable energy for the surrounding community and avoids the need for frequent legislative fixes to keep the plant running.
The legislation also removes a specific utility company's name from the permit rules. This change makes the law more flexible by allowing different companies or groups to potentially manage the project in the future.

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Milestones

5 milestones13 actions

Jul 15, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jul 14, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jul 14, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3226)

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jul 14, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.

Jul 14, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1044.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

Bill NumberHR 1044

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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