- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Mar 16, 2026
What it does
The SAFE Pathways Act would amend the Federal Power Act to require federal agencies to consider the threat of invasive species when prescribing fishways—structures that help fish navigate dams or other barriers—consulting with the relevant state in the process. This change applies to the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, depending on jurisdiction, and aims to protect aquatic ecosystems by preventing the spread of invasive species through fish passage projects. The bill affects federal licensing and regulation of hydropower projects and related fishway installations. It was introduced in the House on March 16, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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