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HR 9705 · 119th Congress · House

To require the Secretary of the Army to issue guidance relating to the review of applications for alteration or temporary or permanent occupation or use of certain hydropower projects, and for other purposes.

In committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2026
Policy areaWater Resources Development
Cosponsors1
What this bill is intended to do

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Latest action

Jul 15, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

B72

The bill mandates the Secretary of the Army to establish standardized procedures for reviewing applications related to hydropower projects. It focuses on creating clear guidelines and timelines for application reviews, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the process. The bill does not allocate funding or involve direct financial transactions.

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Structural flags⚑ No enforcement or oversight