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To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

H.R. 1044 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 1044119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 02/06/2025REP. VALADAOR-CA · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: no (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: DW-NOMINATE +0.26 (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN RIGHT(SPONSOR RANKING)WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

1 member · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Valadao, David G. (R-CA) (Introduced 02/06/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.26 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
Support
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support across the spectrum: 1 member signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee
Latest Action07/15/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

Introduced in House (02/06/2025)

This bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to issue seven (currently, three) renewals for portions of the Kaweah Project, which is an existing hydroelectric project in Tulare County, California.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

119 HR 1044 EH: To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits. U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1044

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

1.Amendment to Kaweah Project provisionThe first section of Public Law 99–338, as amended by Public Law 108–447, is amended— (1)by striking 3 renewals and inserting 7 renewals; and (2)by striking of Southern California Edison Company. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Introduced in House (IH)

119 HR 1044 IH: To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1044IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Valadao introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

1.Amendment to Kaweah Project provisionThe first section of Public Law 99–338, as amended by Public Law 108–447, is amended— (1)by striking 3 renewals and inserting 7 renewals; and (2)by striking of Southern California Edison Company.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

108 HR 1044 : To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-07-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1044IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 15, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.1.Amendment to Kaweah Project provisionThe first section of Public Law 99–338, as amended by Public Law 108–447, is amended—(1)by striking 3 renewals and inserting 7 renewals; and(2)by striking of Southern California Edison Company. Passed the House of Representatives July 14, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.

Reported in House (RH)

108 HR 1044 RH: To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 140119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1044[Report No. 119–174]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Valadao introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesJune 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.1.Amendment to Kaweah Project provisionThe first section of Public Law 99–338, as amended by Public Law 108–447, is amended—(1)by striking 3 renewals and inserting 7 renewals; and(2)by striking of Southern California Edison Company. June 30, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
02/06/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/06/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
02/06/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
02/12/2025House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/12/2025House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
06/30/2025Library of CongressReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-174.
06/30/2025House floor actionsReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-174.
06/30/2025House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
07/14/2025House floor actionsMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
07/14/2025House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226)
07/14/2025House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1044.
07/14/2025Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
07/14/2025House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3226)
07/14/2025House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/15/2025SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Titles (3)

Title TypeTitle
Display TitleTo amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (0)

There are no cosponsors of this bill.

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee07/15/2025 Referred To
House - Natural Resources Committee06/30/2025 Reported By
House - Natural Resources Committee02/12/2025 Markup By
House - Natural Resources Committee02/06/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for H.R. 1044.

Subjects (3)

Policy Area: Water Resources Development

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