118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1762Northwest Energy Security Act

To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.

Water resources development
Introduced Mar 23, 2023
Last action Apr 14, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023
Natural Resources · T&I
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) operations to be consistent with a specified decision. The system includes dams in the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Specifically, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must operate the FCRPS consistent with the Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision dated September 2020. The preferred alternative outlined in that decision would allow specified dams in the lower Snake River to remain in place. The decision may be amended if each agency determines that (1) changes are necessary for public safety or el...

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 5 actions
Apr 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
Mar 24, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 23, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.