H.R. 267 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013
H.R. 267 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Jan 15, 2013, sponsored by Cathy McMorris Rodgers with 9 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Water Resources Development
- Public law
- Public Law 113-23
What it does
Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (PURPA) to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 kilowatts the size of small hydroelectric power projects which the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) may exempt from its license requirements. (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 15, 2013
- Passed the HouseFeb 13, 2013
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2013
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2013
- Became lawAug 9, 2013
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-23. (Aug 9, 2013)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Feb 13, 2013 · Passed422–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act of 2013House · Feb 13, 2013
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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