H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, was signed by the President on September 25, 2026.
H.R. 3657 — Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
What it does
This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the status of pending hydropower license applications—both renewals of existing licenses and new license applications. The report must include application dates, docket numbers, filing status, anticipated issuance dates, upcoming proceedings, and actions required of all parties. Hydropower operators, prospective applicants, and Congress gain transparency into licensing timelines and bottlenecks.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act.
What happens next
H.R. 3657 was signed by the President. It is now law.
Who is behind it
Filed by Kim Schrier. Cosponsored by Adam Gray, Nicholas Langworthy and Russ Fulcher.
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