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
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1
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Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · AK · Senator
Votes with party: 66.7% (877 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (1)

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

2026-03-17

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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.

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