- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jun 10, 2026
What it does
The FLOWS Act would amend the Federal Power Act to streamline licensing and operational requirements for certain hydropower and micro hydrokinetic energy projects. It would exempt licensees from needing Commission approval for nonsubstantial alterations, routine maintenance, repairs, replacements, and seasonal or temporary adjustments to project works, while preserving the Commission’s authority to ensure dam safety and require notice or consultations when needed. The bill also creates a new licensing pathway for micro hydrokinetic energy projects—defined as those with up to 5 megawatts of capacity that generate electricity from waves, tides, currents, or free-flowing water without…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
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