S. 490 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving the Gibson Dam.
S. 490 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 2017, sponsored by Steve Daines with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Energy
- Public law
- Public Law 115-219
What it does
(Sec.1)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Gibson Dam Hydroelectric Project located on the Sun River in Lewis, Clark, and Teton Counties, Montana. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Daines (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 2017
- Passed the SenateJun 28, 2018
- Passed the HouseJul 16, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2018
- Became lawJul 27, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-219. (Jul 27, 2018)
More bills from Steve Daines in the 115th Congress
Other Energy bills in the 115th Congress
- S. 190: Power And Security Systems (PASS) Act
- H.R. 518: EPS Improvement Act of 2017
- S. 2030: Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act
- H.R. 220: To authorize the expansion of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 446: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 447: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 951: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- H.R. 2122: To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project…
- H.R. 2292: To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
- S. 97: Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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