H.R. 7487 119th Congress House

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

Official title: To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects.

Introduced: February 11, 2026 Introduced by: Lauren Boebert Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov

Water Resources Development Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionLease and rental servicesWater use and supply

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Aug 27, 2026

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.

Aug 27, 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.

May 14, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14, 2026

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

Feb 11, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Feb 11, 2026

Introduced in House

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.

Hearings & markups 1

Markup of: • H.R. 741 (Rep. Stanton), “Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025” • H.R. 3924 (Rep. Neg…
Markup May 14, 2026 · 10:30 AM EDT · Natural Resources Committee

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 1

Gray, Adam

California · Feb 11, 2026

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