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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-3500| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, aims to enhance oversight of the hydropower licensing process by amending the Federal Power Act. It specifically mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress, providing detailed insights into the status of certain hydropower licensing applications. The annual report must cover applications for both new and subsequent licenses , as well as original licenses , where the Commission received a notice of intent to file at least three years before the report's submission. For each application, FERC is required to include critical information such as the date the notice of intent was provided, any assigned docket number, and whether the application has been filed. Additionally, the report must specify the anticipated date of license issuance, any upcoming proceedings, and a description of ongoing or completed actions required from all involved parties, including the licensee, FERC, and relevant fish and wildlife agencies. All information presented must be disaggregated by license type to provide clear insights into the different categories of hydropower licenses.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3657
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  • July 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3657
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 17, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act

USA119th CongressS-3500| Senate 
| Updated: 3/17/2026
This legislation, known as the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, aims to enhance oversight of the hydropower licensing process by amending the Federal Power Act. It specifically mandates the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress, providing detailed insights into the status of certain hydropower licensing applications. The annual report must cover applications for both new and subsequent licenses , as well as original licenses , where the Commission received a notice of intent to file at least three years before the report's submission. For each application, FERC is required to include critical information such as the date the notice of intent was provided, any assigned docket number, and whether the application has been filed. Additionally, the report must specify the anticipated date of license issuance, any upcoming proceedings, and a description of ongoing or completed actions required from all involved parties, including the licensee, FERC, and relevant fish and wildlife agencies. All information presented must be disaggregated by license type to provide clear insights into the different categories of hydropower licenses.
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Timeline
Jul 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3657
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 16, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 17, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
  • July 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3657
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 16, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 17, 2026
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Water and Power Subcommittee

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted