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Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act
11/1/2022, 2:02 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 537
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act
This bill revises requirements governing the development of certain hydropower projects by nonfederal entities at reservoirs administered by the Bureau of Reclamation. Under current law, those hydropower developments may be governed by requirements of Reclamation or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This bill gives Reclamation the sole authority to oversee the development of pumped storage hydropower by the nonfederal entities if the development exclusively utilizes Reclamation's reservoirs.
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Current Status of Bill HR 537
Bill HR 537 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2019. Bill HR 537 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2019. Bill HR 537's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of December 5, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 537
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 537
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Water storage
- Water use and supply
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 537
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act
To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to authorize pumped storage hydropower development utilizing multiple Bureau of Reclamation reservoirs.
Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 537
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