# 115-hr-951: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.

115-hr-951, To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project., is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC); status Became Public Law No: 115-204. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-951
- Congress: 115
- Title: To extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project.
- Status: Became Public Law No: 115-204.
- Introduced: 2017-02-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend for up to six years the time period during which construction must commence on the W. Kerr Scott Hydropower Project located on the Yadkin River in Wilkes County, North Carolina. Additionally, FERC may reinstate the construction license if it is expired.

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## Sources
- [115-hr-951 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/951)

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- [115-hr-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-6)
- [115-hr-5892: To establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace to advise the S…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5892)
- [115-hr-5891: Improving the Federal Response to Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5891)
- [115-hr-5890: Assisting States' Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5890)
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