HR 8889·Federal·house
National Dam and Hydropower Safety Improvements Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled May 19, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2026
Summary
It requires dam operators to meet Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) safety requirements and ties licensing to that compliance. The bill also forces FERC to check an applicant’s financial ability to meet safety rules and to keep states informed about safety problems. It targets dam owners, licensees, and the states where dams are located to protect the public from dam failures.
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