The public record · 119th Congress

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

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To amend the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 to encourage non-Federal hydropower development with respect to Bureau of Reclamation projects.Official Title as Introduced

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to House

Legislative history

H.R. 7487·House·Bill·Water Resources Development

Rep. Lauren Boebert(Republican-Colorado-4)·

Feb 11, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 11, 2026

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

May 14, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 14, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.

Aug 27, 2026

House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.

Aug 27, 2026

HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.

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Bill text

Aug 27, 2026As reported by the House committee Feb 11, 2026As introduced in the House

Committee reports

Aug 27, 2026RURAL JOBS AND HYDROPOWER EXPANSION ACT