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Public Law119th CongressEnergy
S. 1020Became Law

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 became law

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What it doesSummary public law (May 11, 2026)

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

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

What just happenedMay 11, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-90.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT](R-MT)Sponsor
7 cosponsors1 D6 R
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  1. May 11, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-90.

  2. May 11, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-90.

  3. May 11, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. May 11, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 30, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 30, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 21, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Apr 21, 2026FloorH37300

    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)

  9. Apr 21, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  10. Apr 21, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)

  11. Apr 21, 2026FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Apr 21, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.

  13. Apr 21, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)

  14. Apr 21, 2026FloorH30300

    Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Aug 1, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Aug 1, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Aug 1, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jul 29, 2025Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)

  19. Jul 29, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)

  20. Jul 29, 2025Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 29, 2025Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Mar 13, 2025IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 13, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMay 11, 202649

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

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

Passed SenateJul 29, 202555

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.