HR 3447
114th Congress
House
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Licensing and registrations
North Carolina
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 2016
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
Mar 15, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 15, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 117). (text: CR 3/14/2016 H1309)
Mar 15, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1364-1365)
Mar 14, 2016
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.
Mar 14, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.
Mar 14, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1309)
Mar 14, 2016
Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Feb 25, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 25, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 11, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Feb 11, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 10, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 8, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 8, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Sep 8, 2015
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2016 | House · vote #117 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 406–3 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
(Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
In addition, FERC must reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
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Bill text
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