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S3684Referred to Committee

Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-15
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
S
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Type

Sponsor

Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · AK · Senator
Votes with party: 29.3% (317 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001153

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Ron Wyden (D-OR)Original· 2026-01-15

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

2026-03-17

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-01-15

Previously

  • Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2026-01-15

Plain-English Summary

This bill would continue federal funding and support for research into hydroelectric power and other water-based energy technologies, allowing scientists and engineers to develop better ways to generate electricity from rivers and dams. The legislation affects energy companies, research institutions, and the Department of Energy, which would oversee these research programs aimed at making water power more efficient and environmentally sustainable.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Energy
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