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Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

5/15/2026, 8:07 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 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14. as of May 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7487

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7487

Primary Policy Focus

Water Resources Development

Alternate 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

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Calum Bennett

1,051

5 months ago

I don't support this bill, it's bad for rural areas and the environment.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7487

Lauren Boebert
Lauren Boebert
ColoradoRepublican
Adam Gray
Adam Gray
CaliforniaIndependent

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