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Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
8/28/2026, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7487
The bill "To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects" was introduced in the 119th Congress on February 11, 2026.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7487
Bill HR 7487 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7487 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2026. Bill HR 7487's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676. as of August 27, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7487
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 7487
Primary Policy Focus
Water Resources DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7487
Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects.
Comments
Calum Bennett
1,089
6 months ago
I don't support this bill, it's bad for rural areas and the environment.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7487
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