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J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

Introduced: May 16, 2017 Introduced by: Johnson, Mike Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2018
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.
Jun 13, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 12, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H4830)
Jun 12, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4835)
Jun 12, 2017
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.
Jun 12, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2457.
Jun 12, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
Jun 12, 2017
Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 12, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
Jun 12, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4830-4831)
Jun 12, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 7, 2017
Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
Jun 7, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 7, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
May 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 16, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 12, 2017 House · vote #301 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 402–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend by six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Red River Lock and Dam No. 3, 4, and 5 Hydroelectric Projects located on the Red River in Louisiana.

The licensee is not required to pay an annual charge for administrative expenses until construction commences.

FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

What's happening now February 28, 2018

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 3021 Related bill America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
  • HR 5895 Related bill Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
  • S 1142 Identical bill J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2457: J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2457/
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"H.R. 2457: J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2457/.
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