HR 3786 · 96th Congress · Energy

A bill to authorize a study to develop small hydroelectric projects for rural areas or communities.

Introduced 1979-04-30· Sponsored by Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.(1979-04-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to study: (1) the rehabilitation of the hydroelectric potential of former industrial sites and millraces; and (2) the conversion of such sites to small hydroelectric projects serving rural areas or communities. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance to local public agencies or cooperatives for such rehabilitations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans
Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]
Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1]
Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2]
Rep. Giaimo, Robert N. [D-CT-3]
Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4]
Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6]
Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5]
Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1]
Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2]
Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1]
Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11]
Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]MA
Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10]
Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]MA
Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]
Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9]
Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5]
Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]
Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1]