Bill · S. 5501· Senate(119-S-5501)
A bill to amend the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act to modify and continue an exemption from application of the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 9/24/2026
- Last activity
- 9/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes changes to the Alaska Power Administration Asset Sale and Termination Act. It specifically looks at modifying and continuing an exemption from the application of the Federal Power Act for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project. The legislation was introduced in the Senate by Ms. Murkowski and Mr. Sullivan on September 24, 2026. It was read twice and then referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The actual text of the bill removes specific references to or Snettisham'' and or the Snettisham Purchaser'' from section 104(b) of the original act.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Exemption Continuation: The provided text does not explicitly identify any positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups of people resulting from the continuation of the exemption for the Snettisham Hydroelectric Project.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Burdens or Negative Consequences: The provided text does not explicitly identify any negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people resulting from the legislative changes.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 9/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska