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118th Congress Transportation and Public Works

S. 1215: POWER Our Reservoirs Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 19, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
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Summary

Introduced in Senate, Apr 19, 2023

This bill creates a framework for the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to pilot the use of floating solar panels at Reclamation and USACE project sites. Before launching the pilot programs, Reclamation and the USACE must separately analyze and report on expected costs, benefits, technical requirements, and overall feasibility.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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History

  1. Apr 19, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Angus King.
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  1. Jul 19, 2023Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-287.
  2. Apr 19, 2023Introduced in Senate
  3. Apr 19, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.