To require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating...
To require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to mandate the Secretary of the Army to provide specific guidelines for reviewing applications related to changing, temporarily or permanently using, or occupying certain hydropower projects. The bill, introduced on July 15, 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure the same day. The sponsors include Carol Miller (Republican) and Maggie Goodlander (Democrat), with Goodlander as the primary sponsor. Currently, the bill is in its initial stages, having just been introduced and referred for further review.
The bill would affect those involved in the hydropower industry by ensuring that there are clear guidelines for any changes or uses of hydropower projects. This could include developers, project managers, and potentially local communities affected by these projects. The new guidelines could impact how quickly or easily these changes can be approved or implemented.
As of July 15, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the relevant committee. The next steps include committee review, possible amendments, and a vote to decide whether it moves forward in the legislative process.
