HR 3657 · Passed House · 06-10-26
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act
What does the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act do?
HR 3657 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Kim Schrier (D-WA). Requires federal energy regulators to send Congress an annual report on the status of hydropower dam licensing applications that have been pending for years.
Did HR 3657 pass? Where it stands
As of August 30, 2026, HR 3657 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on July 14, 2025
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Hydropower Licensing Reports
- FERC must report annually on pending licensing applications
- Covers licenses where notice was given 3+ years earlier
- First report due within 180 days of enactment
- Also covers original licenses under section 4(e), disaggregated by license type
Last updated August 8, 2026