Congress·Passed House·H.R. 3657

New Reporting Rules for Dam Licensing

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

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This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to send a yearly report to Congress about the status of applications for hydropower dam licenses. It focuses on projects that have been waiting for approval for at least three years.
The reports must include specific details for each project, such as when the application was started, when the government expects to finish it, and dates for any upcoming public meetings.
The goal is to make the licensing process more transparent by showing exactly what steps are left and which government agencies—like fish and wildlife departments—still need to finish their work.
This affects power companies, local governments, and Indian Tribes that operate or want to build hydropower dams. By tracking delays, Congress can better understand why some clean energy projects take so long to get approved.

5 milestones16 actions

Jul 15, 2025Senate

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

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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3221-3222)

Jul 14, 2025

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

Jul 14, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3657.

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 3657

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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