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To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act applicable to the construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Arkansas.

Public Law 105-283 · H.R. 4081 · 105th Congress · began in the House

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 26, 1998 · Energy

Sponsor: Rep. Asa Hutchinson (R-AR-3)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon request of a specified licensee, to extend the time required for commencement of construction of a specified hydroelectric project in Arkansas for a maximum of three consecutive two-year periods.

Committees

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.

  1. Oct 26, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-283.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Oct 14, 1998PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Oct 7, 1998FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Sep 28, 1998FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
  7. FloorFloor · Mr. Schaefer, Dan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  8. Sep 25, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  9. Sep 24, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Energy and Commerce Committee
  10. Sep 17, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  11. CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Jun 29, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jun 18, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.