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Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
3/18/2026, 11:03 AM
Summary of Bill S 3500
The Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, introduced in the 119th Congress as Senate Bill 3500 on December 16, 2025, aims to enhance transparency in the licensing process for hydropower projects. The bill likely includes provisions requiring greater public disclosure of information related to hydropower licensing, potentially outlining specific reporting requirements for project developers and regulatory agencies to ensure transparency and accountability in the licensing process. More details can be found in the official PDF version of the bill available at the provided link.
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Current Status of Bill S 3500
Bill S 3500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2025. Bill S 3500 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2025. Bill S 3500's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. as of March 17, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3500
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3500
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3500
A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications.
A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3500
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