HR. 7487Introduced

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Expand hydropower development and rural job growth through changes tied to hydropower projects

Key points
  • Expand hydropower development
Current status

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-08-27 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.
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