Washington, Feb. 3 -- Congressman Nick Begich issued the following press release:

Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced H.R. 7129 (https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7129?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22H.R.+7129%22%7D&s=2&r=1), the Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's water power technologies and modernize federal research efforts critical to grid reliability, energy security, and innovation.

"Hydropower has long been a proven part of America's baseload energy mix," said Congressman Begich. "This legislation will support the development of next-generation hydropower and marine energy technologies that can provide ...