Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2122
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project involving Jennings Randolph Dam.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Public Law 115-205 on Jul 23, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 25, 2017
Latest Action
Jul 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2122
Congress
115
Policy Area
Energy
Energy
Primary focus of measure is all sources and supplies of energy, including alternative energy sources, oil and gas, coal, nuclear power; efficiency and conservation; costs, prices, and revenues; electric power transmission; public utility matters.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
West Virginia
Democrat
Maryland
House Votes (1)
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on June 12, 2017
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4828)
Summary

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Jennings Randolph Hydroelectric Project located on the North Branch of the Potomac River in Garrett County, Maryland, and Mineral County, West Virginia.

Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

Text (5)
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 22, 2023 7:50:51 PM