Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act
To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize the hydropower licensing process, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9337, aims to update the rules for licensing hydropower projects under the Federal Power Act. It seeks to streamline and make the licensing process more efficient, which could help reduce costs and time for companies looking to develop hydropower. The changes could make hydropower a more competitive energy source.
The bill would affect hydropower developers, regulatory agencies, and potentially consumers, by making the process of getting a license to build a hydropower plant faster and less expensive. This could lead to more hydropower projects being completed, increasing the availability of renewable energy.
HB9337 was introduced on June 18, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for further review. No further actions have been taken yet, but the committee will now decide whether to advance the bill to the House floor for a vote.
