A bill to amend the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act to modify and continue an exemption from application of the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5501, proposes to amend an existing law concerning the Alaska Power Administration. Specifically, it aims to modify and extend an exemption from the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project. The bill would remove references to "Snettisham" and "Snettisham Purchaser" from a specific section of the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act.
This legislation affects the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project by altering its regulatory status under the Federal Power Act. The bill does not specify who the "Snettisham Purchaser" is, but the proposed changes indicate a modification to how this project is regulated. The broader impact on energy regulation or consumers is not detailed in the provided text.
S. 5501 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Murkowski and co-introduced by Senator Sullivan. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate or the House of Representatives, and further committee review and potential floor action would be required for it to become law.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does S. 5501 do?
- This bill, S. 5501, proposes to amend an existing law concerning the Alaska Power Administration. Specifically, it aims to modify and extend an exemption from the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project. The bill would remove references to "Snettisham" and "Snettisham Purchaser" from a specific section of the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act. This legislation affects the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project by altering its regulatory status under the Federal Power Act. The bill does not specify who the "Snettisham Purchaser" is, but the proposed changes indicate a modification to how this project is regulated. The broader impact on energy regulation or consumers is not detailed in the provided text. S. 5501 was introduced in the Senate by Senator Murkowski and co-introduced by Senator Sullivan. It was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate or the House of Representatives, and further committee review and potential floor action would be required for it to become law.
- Has S. 5501 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5501. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5501?
- S. 5501 was sponsored by Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5501?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (24 Sep 2026).
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