Search Results: keywords:"congress authorization"

  • S. 182 — To provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:609

    S. 182, also known as the "Northwest Energy Security Act," directs the operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) to follow a plan established in the "Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement Record of Decision" from September 2020....

    Simple Explanation

    The Northwest Energy Security Act is a plan to keep the power from certain big dams in a river working smoothly and safely, but people in charge can make changes for safety reasons, while making sure they don't cut down on the amount of electricity the dams produce or stop boats from moving along the river.

  • H. R. 1587 — To prohibit the President from revoking Presidential permits relating to cross-border energy facilities.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:412

    H.R. 1587 aims to prevent the President of the United States from revoking Presidential permits related to cross-border energy facilities, like pipelines or electric transmission facilities, unless Congress passes a law allowing it. The bill specifies that this restriction...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1587 is a bill that says the President can't take away special permissions for things like pipelines or power lines that cross into other countries, unless Congress says it's okay.