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Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act
4/7/2025, 3:13 PM
Summary of Bill HR 678
Bill 113 hr 678, also known as the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act, aims to promote the development of small conduit hydropower projects on Bureau of Reclamation canals and conduits. These projects would generate clean, renewable energy while creating jobs in rural areas.
The bill would streamline the permitting process for small conduit hydropower projects, making it easier for developers to navigate the regulatory requirements. It would also establish a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of these projects and assess their potential for expanding renewable energy production.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that any revenue generated from these projects is shared with the Bureau of Reclamation to help fund maintenance and improvements to the water infrastructure. This would help ensure that the benefits of the projects are shared with the communities that rely on these water resources. Overall, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act aims to promote clean energy development, create jobs in rural areas, and support the maintenance of critical water infrastructure. It represents a bipartisan effort to address energy and economic challenges facing the country.
The bill would streamline the permitting process for small conduit hydropower projects, making it easier for developers to navigate the regulatory requirements. It would also establish a pilot program to demonstrate the feasibility of these projects and assess their potential for expanding renewable energy production.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that any revenue generated from these projects is shared with the Bureau of Reclamation to help fund maintenance and improvements to the water infrastructure. This would help ensure that the benefits of the projects are shared with the communities that rely on these water resources. Overall, the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act aims to promote clean energy development, create jobs in rural areas, and support the maintenance of critical water infrastructure. It represents a bipartisan effort to address energy and economic challenges facing the country.
Current Status of Bill HR 678
Bill HR 678 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2013. Bill HR 678 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2013. Bill HR 678's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-24. as of August 9, 2013
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 678
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 678
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 678
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