HR 3256
115th Congress
House
Energy
Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
RIVER Act of 2017
Introduced: July 14, 2017
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Became law
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act of 2017 or the RIVER Act of 2017
This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to extend the eligibility for and reauthorize through FY2027 the program of hydroelectric production incentives and incentive payments to the owners or operators of hydroelectric facilities at existing dams to make capital improvements directly related to improving efficiency.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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