Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
Latest action (25 Sep 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-112.
What this bill does
The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress. This report will detail the status of hydropower relicensing and original licensing applications. The information provided will include dates of intent to file, docket numbers, whether applications have been filed, expected issuance dates, upcoming meetings, and actions taken by involved parties.
This legislation affects entities seeking or holding hydropower licenses, including existing licensees, citizens, associations, corporations, states, Indian tribes, and municipalities. It also affects FERC and fish and wildlife agencies involved in the licensing process. The bill aims to increase transparency by requiring FERC to publicly report on these applications.
The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed by the President. The FERC must now begin submitting these annual reports to Congress, with the first report due no later than 180 days after the enactment date.
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Official summary
Hydropower Relicensing Transparency Act
This bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to report annually to Congress on the status of the relicensing process for each application for a renewed hydropower dam license.
Timeline
25 Sep 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-112.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3657 do?
- The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress. This report will detail the status of hydropower relicensing and original licensing applications. The information provided will include dates of intent to file, docket numbers, whether applications have been filed, expected issuance dates, upcoming meetings, and actions taken by involved parties. This legislation affects entities seeking or holding hydropower licenses, including existing licensees, citizens, associations, corporations, states, Indian tribes, and municipalities. It also affects FERC and fish and wildlife agencies involved in the licensing process. The bill aims to increase transparency by requiring FERC to publicly report on these applications. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and has been enacted, meaning it has been signed by the President. The FERC must now begin submitting these annual reports to Congress, with the first report due no later than 180 days after the enactment date.
- Has H.R. 3657 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 3657 has been enacted. Status last updated 25 Sep 2026.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3657?
- H.R. 3657 was sponsored by Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3657?
- Became Public Law No: 119-112. (25 Sep 2026).
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