A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance...
A bill 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, SB4992, proposes to require the Secretary of the Army to provide guidance on reviewing applications for changes or uses of certain hydropower projects. Specifically, it aims to ensure that the review process for altering, temporarily or permanently occupying, or using these projects is clearly outlined and properly managed. This would affect hydropower project developers and the Army Corps of Engineers, who handle these applications.
The bill was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for further consideration. Currently, it is in its initial stages, and no further actions have been taken yet. Both a Republican, Steve Daines, and a Democrat, Margaret Hassan, have sponsored the bill, indicating a bipartisan effort.
As of the latest update, the bill was read twice and referred to the committee on the same day it was introduced. Future steps will likely involve committee review, possible amendments, and a vote before it can move forward in the legislative process.
