H.R. 3657 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act
H.R. 3657 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act, became law — introduced on May 29, 2025, sponsored by Kim Schrier with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-112
What it does
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Sponsor
Kim Schrier (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 29, 2025
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2025
- Passed the SenateSep 16, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentSep 17, 2026
- Became lawSep 25, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-112. (Sep 25, 2026)
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Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3657 (119th Congress): Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-3657/hydropower-relicensing-transparency-act (accessed 2026-10-14).