HR-3447 : Still Just a Bill

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), upon the request of the licensee for FERC project numbered 12642 (W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project in Wilkes County, North Carolina), to extend the time period during which the licensee is required to commence the construction of the project for up to three consecutive two-year periods from the date of the expiration of the extension originally issued by FERC.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-03-16CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.Senate
2016-03-15FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2016-03-15VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2016-03-15FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1364-1365)House floor actions
2016-03-14FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2016-03-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3447.House floor actions
2016-03-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1309)House floor actions
2016-03-14FloorMr. Whitfield moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2016-02-25CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.House committee actions
2016-02-25CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-11CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2016-02-11CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2016-02-10CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2015-09-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2015-09-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.House committee actions
2015-09-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Virginia Foxx [R] (NC-5)
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Policy Area :

Energy
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Dams and canals
  • Electric power generation and transmission
  • Licensing and registrations
  • North Carolina
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

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