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H.R. 9123 · HOUSE2d
To establish intelligence community funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with certain entities in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
H.R. 9133 · HOUSE2d
To require the Office of Management and Budget to report to Congress on actions taken by Executive branch employees to censor lawful speech, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1339 · HOUSE2d
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9117 · HOUSE2d
To promote the availability of ceratin health care information, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a…
H.Res. 1338 · HOUSE2d
Supporting the designation of June as Family Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9121 · HOUSE2d
To provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9125 · HOUSE2d
To authorize the head of agencies to issue rules related to the uses of algorithmic decision-making systems that are likely to materially contribute to violations of Federal laws that the agency is authorized to enforce, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be…
H.R. 9136 · HOUSE2d
To provide for a limitation on obligation of funds in certain settlement agreements.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9135 · HOUSE2d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to codify the authority of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide disability compensation based on individual unemployability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.J.Res. 194 · HOUSE2d
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9127 · HOUSE2d
To improve benefits for veterans who may have been exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9119 · HOUSE2d
To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 1336 · HOUSE2d
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
H.R. 9124 · HOUSE2d
To provide for improvements in the treatment of detained persons, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9116 · HOUSE2d
To amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
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119th Congress · S. 1020 · Final

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.

This bill 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. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods. The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.

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SubjectsAlternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionInfrastructure developmentLicensing and registrations

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Sponsor

  • Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] · [R-MT] · D000618
    Rep-MT current · 3 terms · @SteveDaines · 7 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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2021-01-03
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2027-01-03
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Leadership roles (1)

  • Senate Republican Committee Chair · house · 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03

Committee memberships (13)

  • Africa and Global Health Policy (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Europe and Regional Security Cooperation (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Health Care (senate) · senate · rank 6
  • International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • National Parks (senate) · senate · Chairman · rank 1
  • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · rank 5
  • Public Lands, Forests, and Mining (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Finance (senate) · senate · rank 8 · site
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (senate) · senate · rank 3 · site
  • Water and Power (senate) · senate · rank 3

Social media

District offices (7)

  • 222 N. 32nd St., Suite 100, Billings, MT, 59101 · 406-245-6822 · fax 406-245-1607 · 45.7810512,-108.5125313
  • 104 4th Street North, Suite 302, Great Falls, MT, 59401 · 406-453-0148 · fax 406-453-5379 · 47.5067244,-111.3009733
  • 30 W. 14th St., Suite 206, Helena, MT, 59601 · 406-443-3189 · fax 406-443-3306 · 46.596642,-112.036443
  • 218 E. Front St., Suite 103, Missoula, MT, 59802 · 406-549-8198 · fax 406-549-0905 · 46.8699041,-113.9930208
  • 609 S. Central Ave., Suite #4, Central Plaza Building, Sidney, MT, 59270 · 406-482-9010 · fax 406-482-9059 · 47.7106368,-104.1606344
  • 1450 Twin Lakes Avenue, Suite 201A, Bozeman, MT, 59718 · 406-587-3446 · fax 406-219-2354 · 45.6932407,-111.1057594
  • 121 Financial Drive, Suite 127, Kalispell, MT, 59901 · 406-257-3765 · 48.2031272,-114.3377819

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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DAINES, STEVE
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2020-11-05
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2020-11-05
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$8,335,510.53
total_disbursements
$4,168,226.25
cash_on_hand_end_period
$4,275,067.25
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$44,813.08
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2021-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

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Cosponsors (7)

  • Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] · [D-PA] · F000479 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-13 · original
    Dem-PA current · 1 term · 5 district offices
  • Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] · [R-LA] · C001075 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-13 · original
    Rep-LA current · 5 terms · @SenBillCassidy · 7 district offices
  • Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] · [R-LA] · K000393 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-13 · original
    Rep-LA current · 2 terms · @SenJohnKennedy · 9 district offices
  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] · [R-AK] · M001153 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-13 · original
    Rep-AK current · 5 terms · @LisaMurkowski · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] · [R-MT] · S001232 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-13 · original
    Rep-MT current · 1 term · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] · [R-AK] · S001198 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-24
    Rep-AK current · 2 terms · @SenDanSullivan · 6 district offices
  • Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] · [R-PA] · M001243 · Co-sponsored 2025-07-31
    Rep-PA current · 1 term · 7 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2025-07-29T20:29:33ZDischarged From
    2025-03-13T17:11:22ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (23)

  • 2026-05-11PresidentE40000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-90.
  • 2026-05-11BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Became Public Law No: 119-90.
  • 2026-05-11PresidentE30000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-05-11BecameLaw36000via Library of Congress
    Signed by President.
  • 2026-04-30FloorE20000via House floor actions
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-04-30President28000via Library of Congress
    Presented to President.
  • 2026-04-21 15:54:40FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-04-21 15:54:39FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
    VoteHouse roll 129 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:54:39Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
    VoteHouse roll 129 — source
  • 2026-04-21 15:44:18FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
  • 2026-04-21 14:49:00FloorH37220via House floor actions
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  • 2026-04-21 14:42:03FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
  • 2026-04-21 14:42:01FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
  • 2026-04-21 14:42:00FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  • 2025-08-01 10:02:08FloorH15000via House floor actions
    Held at the desk.
  • 2025-08-01 10:02:03FloorH14000via House floor actions
    Received in the House.
  • 2025-08-01Floorvia Senate
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 2025-07-29Floorvia Senate
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
  • 2025-07-29Floor17000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
  • 2025-07-29Dischargevia Senate
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-07-29Committee14500via Library of Congress
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2025-03-13IntroReferralvia Senate
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2025-03-13IntroReferral10000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in Senate

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Titles

  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2025-03-28T04:18:17Z
    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.
  • Display Title2025-03-14T10:56:30Z
    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.

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Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Energy

Summaries

55 · 2025-07-29 · Passed Senate

This bill 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. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.

The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.

Related bills

  • HR 2072 (119) To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
    Latest: 2026-02-02 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 408.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Identical bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

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Laws

  • Public Law 119-90

Committee reports

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CBO cost estimates

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Became Public Law No: 119-90.
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