Washington, July 21 -- Congressman Nick Langworthy issued the following press release:
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) today introduced the Fair Licensing for Operations of Water Structures (FLOWS) Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the federal permitting process for hydropower projects by eliminating unnecessary regulatory burdens, streamlining approvals for routine maintenance, and supporting the next generation of American water energy technologies.
Hydropower is America's oldest source of renewable electricity and remains a critical component of the nation's energy portfolio, providing reliable, affordable electricity while supporting grid stability, flood control, and water manage...