United StatesBill would remove Snettisham references from federal power law exemption
The bill would strike the Snettisham project and its purchaser from a law provision about exemption from federal power rules.
What it does
The bill would remove the project and its purchaser from the names listed in a provision about exemption from the Federal Power Act, the federal law governing power projects.
Argument forIf the project becomes subject to federal power rules, regulators may have more oversight of its operation.
Argument againstIf the project loses the exemption, it could face more federal power rules, adding steps for those who operate it.
More detail
The bill would strike references to Snettisham and its purchaser from the law's exemption provision. The references concern the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project and its purchaser.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
Environment & Energy