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H.R. 7487 · 119th Congress

Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act

Reported by committeeWater Resources Development
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Reported by committee. Latest step, Aug 27, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Aug 27, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.House floor actions
  2. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.House floor actions
  3. Aug 27, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.Library of Congress
  4. May 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.House committee actions
  5. May 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
  6. Feb 11, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.House floor actions
  7. Feb 11, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  8. Feb 11, 2026Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Adam Gray D-CA-13