HR 2457
115th 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
Louisiana
J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Hydropower Extension Act of 2017
Everywhere this bill has been
18 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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4830-4831)
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
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-176.
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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2017 | House · vote #301 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 402–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-505.
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