Bills · HR 1044
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1044Licensing and registrationsCalifornia
To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the future of a specific hydroelectric power project in California, the Kaweah Project, and by extension, the energy supply it provides. By allowing the project's operating permits to be renewed seven times instead of three, the bill essentially extends the lifespan of the project under its current regulatory framework for a longer period. This means the project can continue producing electricity without needing a brand-new, often complex and expensive, full licensing process for many more years.
If this bill becomes law, it provides more certainty for the power plant's operation, potentially affecting local energy prices and stability by keeping an existing generator online. If it doesn't pass, the project would face the original limit of three renewals, which could force a more immediate and involved relicensing effort or lead to the plant's eventual closure or significant changes sooner than planned.
KEY PROVISIONS
2AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the maximum number of permit renewals for the Kaweah Project from 3 to 7.
This extends the operational lifespan of the project under its existing permitting framework without requiring a full new license.
PROVISION 02
Removes the specific mention of "of Southern California Edison Company" from the relevant section of Public Law 99-338 concerning Kaweah Project permits.
This broadens the scope of who can hold or be responsible for the permits for the Kaweah Project.
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ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUL 15
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
JUL 14
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
JUL 14
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226)
JUL 14
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1044.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1044
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1044Licensing and registrationsCalifornia
To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
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