HR 2072 Advanced toward a vote

Allows the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend, by up to 6 more years, the deadline for licensees to begin construction on hydropower projects licensed before March 13, 2020.

Official title: To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects.

Next stop House floor: awaiting a vote

Timeline each lane is a chamber; dates pull from congress.gov actions

House

Introduced 11-MAR-2025

Referred 11-MAR-2025

Approved by committee 21-JAN-2026

Reported 02-FEB-2026

On the calendar 02-FEB-2026

Key points

Defines covered projects as hydropower projects that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensed before March 13, 2020.
Permits extensions of up to 6 years beyond the 8 years set by Section 13 of the Federal Power Act, in no more than three 2-year periods.
Allows the Commission to reinstate licenses that expired after December 31, 2023 and before enactment, effective as of the expiration date.

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Official CRS summary

Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Reported to House, 02-FEB-2026).

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Committee referrals (1)

Energy and Commerce Committee (House)

Policy area

Energy

Sponsor Dan Newhouse (R-WA) Cosponsors · 9

■ 5 D■ 4 R

5 Democrats

4 Republicans

congress.gov page Reported in House (02-FEB-2026) Introduced in House (11-MAR-2025)