Bill · H.R. 1044· House(119-HR-1044)
To amend Public Law 99–338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- David Valadao
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to Public Law 99-338 regarding the Kaweah Project permits. It specifically targets the first section of that law, which was previously amended by Public Law 108-447. The legislation seeks to increase the number of allowed renewals from three to seven. Additionally, the bill removes the specific mention of the Southern California Edison Company from the text.
Yes
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
Increasing permit renewals may provide long-term stability for project-related employment.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+1
Extended permit cycles can facilitate ongoing industrial or energy project activity.
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
Removing specific company naming and increasing renewals provides greater operational flexibility for energy entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Permit Renewals: By changing the number of renewals from "3" to "7" in Section 1, the bill allows for more extended project continuity or oversight cycles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Removal of Specific Entity Designation: The bill strikes the phrase "of Southern California Edison Company" in Section 1, which removes the specific company name from the provision.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1
- 7/15/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 7/14/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3226)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1044.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3226)
- Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 6/30/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-174.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
- 2/12/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House