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Northwest Energy Security Act

USA118th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with a specified decision. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. The preferred alternative outlined in that decision would allow specified dams in the lower Snake River to remain in place. The decision may be amended if each agency determines that (1) changes are necessary for public safety or electrical grid reliability, or (2) certain requirements in the decision are no longer necessary. Further, the bill requires statutory authorization for any structural modification, action, study, or engineering plan that (1) restricts FCRPS hydroelectric dam generation; or (2) limits navigation on the Snake River in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.

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Related Bills

  • HR 118-1762: Northwest Energy Security Act

Northwest Energy Security Act

USA118th CongressS-966| Senate 
| Updated: 3/23/2023
Northwest Energy Security Act This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with a specified decision. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. The preferred alternative outlined in that decision would allow specified dams in the lower Snake River to remain in place. The decision may be amended if each agency determines that (1) changes are necessary for public safety or electrical grid reliability, or (2) certain requirements in the decision are no longer necessary. Further, the bill requires statutory authorization for any structural modification, action, study, or engineering plan that (1) restricts FCRPS hydroelectric dam generation; or (2) limits navigation on the Snake River in Washington, Oregon, or Idaho.
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Timeline
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 23, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 14, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1762
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
  • March 23, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 23, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


  • April 14, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1762
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (2)
Steve Daines (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee

Water Resources Development

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1762: Northwest Energy Security Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted