Bill > HRes1175

This Resolution expresses the House of Representatives' view that hydropower is an essential part of a comprehensive energy strategy, referred to as an "all-of-the-above approach," which is crucial for the United States' national security. It highlights hydropower's historical significance as a renewable energy source, its role in providing reliable and flexible power for communities, its benefits beyond electricity generation such as water management and flood control, and its contribution to job creation. The Resolution also notes that while the U.S. is a significant producer of hydroelectricity, it lags behind other nations, and suggests that achieving "hydro-hegemony," meaning dominance in hydropower, will give the U.S. an advantage over global competitors like China. To achieve this, the Resolution calls for the Secretary of Energy to develop a plan to strengthen the domestic hydropower industry.