United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3447 — To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

Last action — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.

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Summary

To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. In addition, FERC is authorized to reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 3 (Roll no. 117). (text: CR 3/14/2016 H1309)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1364-1365)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1309)

  8. Mr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  13. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

  17. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3447 do?
To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project. (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend by six years the time period during which Wilkesboro Hydroelectric Company is required to commence construction on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. In addition, FERC is authorized to reinstate the construction license if it is expired.
Who sponsors HR 3447?
HR 3447 is sponsored by Virginia Foxx (R).
What is the current status of HR 3447?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3447?
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