US SB1988 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: Introduced on December 14 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-12-14 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act - Amends the Federal Power Act to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), when deciding whether to issue a hydropower project license, to give equal consideration to private landownership by any nonlicensee and private use of land. Requires a hydropower project licensee, in developing any recreational resource within the project boundary, to consider private landownership by any nonlicensee as a means to encourage and facilitate private investment and increased tourism and recreational use.

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Title

Supporting Home Owner Rights Enforcement Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-12-14SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Same As/Similar To

HB3663 (Related) 2011-12-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

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