House Bill 7487
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 11, 2026
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The "Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act" amends the Reclamation Project Act to allow for the sale of electric power and lease of power privileges by municipalities. This change aims to foster rural job growth and expand hydropower opportunities.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7487
Congress
119
Policy Area
Water Resources Development
Water Resources Development
Primary focus of measure is the supply and use of water and control of water flows; watersheds; floods and storm protection; wetlands. Measures concerning water quality may fall under Environmental Protection policy area.
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08/27/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.
08/27/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
05/14/2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
05/14/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/11/2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/11/2026
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 28, 2026 4:38:42 AM