To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
Public Law 115-203 · H.R. 447 · 115th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jul 23, 2018 · Energy
Sponsor: Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)
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.
(Sec.1)This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon request, to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the Flannagan Dam and Reservoir Hydroelectric Project located in Dickenson County, Virginia.
Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Energy and Commerce Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Energy Subcommittee
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Related bills
3 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.R. 446 · became Public Law 115-202Related bill
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
H.R. 5895 · became Public Law 115-244Related bill
Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
S. 730Related bill
A bill to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of certain hydroelectric projects.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 19 actions.
- Jul 23, 2018Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 115-203.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 12, 2018FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Jun 29, 2018FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Jun 28, 2018FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 13, 2017CalendarCalendar · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 137.
- Jun 12, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 447.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-170.
- Jun 7, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Subcommittee on Energy Discharged.
- CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jan 25, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- Jan 11, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.