S. 1020 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
S. 1020 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Mar 13, 2025, sponsored by Steve Daines with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 119-90
- Groups that lobbied
- 7
What it does
This act authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Daines (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2025
- Passed the SenateJul 29, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 21, 2026
- Sent to the PresidentApr 30, 2026
- Became lawMay 11, 2026
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-90. (May 11, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Apr 21, 2026 · Passed394–14
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Other Energy bills in the 119th Congress
- H.J.Res. 20: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.R. 3657: Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act
- H.R. 26: Protecting American Energy Production Act
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- H.R. 359: Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025
Who lobbied on it
7 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Pacific Gas And Electric Company
- Clean Energy Buyers Association (Formerly Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance)
- National Hydropower Association
- Old Harbor Native Corporation
- Northwest Public Power Association (Nwppa)
- Nelson Energy, LLC
- Agilitas Energy Inc.
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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