119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 27, 2026
H.R. 7487IntroducedWater Resources Development
Rural Jobs and Hydropower Expansion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren (R-CO)1 cosponsorIntroduced Feb 11, 2026
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In plain English
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) sponsors this bill that amends the Reclamation Project Act to expand hydropower generation on federal water projects. The bill addresses dam operations, canal systems, and renewable energy development on reclamation lands, with provisions designed to increase electric power generation from existing water infrastructure.
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Introduced
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Activity timeline
Aug 27
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Full action log
All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Aug 27
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 676.
Aug 27
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
Aug 27
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-775.
May 14
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 14.
May 14
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 11
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 11
Introduced in House
Feb 11
Introduced in House
All 1 cosponsor
1 Democrat · 0 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Gray, AdamCA-13
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