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To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1538| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, when deciding whether to issue licenses for hydropower projects, to give equal consideration to minimizing infringement on the useful exercise and enjoyment of property rights held by nonlicensees. In developing recreational resources within project boundaries, licensees must consider private landownership as a means to encourage and facilitate: private investment and increased tourism and recreational use.
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Mar 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • March 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationProperty rightsWater storage

To amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1538| House 
| Updated: 3/17/2017
Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act This bill amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, when deciding whether to issue licenses for hydropower projects, to give equal consideration to minimizing infringement on the useful exercise and enjoyment of property rights held by nonlicensees. In developing recreational resources within project boundaries, licensees must consider private landownership as a means to encourage and facilitate: private investment and increased tourism and recreational use.
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Timeline
Mar 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  • March 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 17, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)

Energy Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesDams and canalsElectric power generation and transmissionLand use and conservationLicensing and registrationsOutdoor recreationProperty rightsWater storage