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To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
3/17/2026, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7940
This bill, designated as H.R. 7940 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Federal Power Act to include the consideration of invasive species when determining fishways and introduces other related provisions. Introduced on March 16, 2026, the bill addresses issues related to invasive species in the context of fishway prescription within the framework of the Federal Power Act.
Current Status of Bill HR 7940
Bill HR 7940 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2026. Bill HR 7940 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 16, 2026. Bill HR 7940's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7940
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7940
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7940
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
To amend the Federal Power Act to require the consideration of invasive species when prescribing fishways, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7940
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