To amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits.

# HR 1044 Summary: Kaweah Project Permits **What the bill does:** This legislation allows the Department of the Interior to renew more permits for the Kaweah Project, a hydroelectric dam and water system in Tulare County, California. Specifically, it increases the number of permit renewals the department can issue from three to seven. Hydroelectric projects like this one generate electricity from flowing water while also managing water resources for the region. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily impacts the operators and users of the Kaweah Project, as well as residents and businesses in Tulare County who depend on the electricity and water management it provides.

It also affects federal agencies overseeing water and public lands in California. **Current status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives and is awaiting action in the Senate. It was sponsored by Representative David Valadao, a Republican from California's 22nd district.