S 1020
119th Congress
Senate
Energy
Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission
Infrastructure development
Licensing and registrations
A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 11, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
May 11, 2026
Signed by President.
Apr 30, 2026
Presented to President.
Apr 21, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
Apr 21, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3026-3027)
Apr 21, 2026
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.
Apr 21, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1020.
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Harshbarger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 21, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
Apr 21, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 21, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 14 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3024)
Aug 1, 2025
Received in the House.
Aug 1, 2025
Held at the desk.
Aug 1, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 29, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4797-4798; text: CR S4797-4798)
Jul 29, 2025
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | House · vote #129 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 394–14 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon the request of the licensees, to extend the deadline for beginning construction on such projects an additional six years beyond the eight-year extension FERC is authorized to provide under current law. The extension must consist of no more than three consecutive two-year periods.
The bill also provides that FERC may reinstate certain expired licenses for projects with construction deadlines extended under this bill, effective as of the date they expire.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 119-90.
Committees of jurisdiction
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