Fred Upton actually said...

The regulatory environment for hydropower has become increasingly challenging.

I look forward to working with all of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to really see this happen in this Congress.

Today's hearing, 'Modernizing Energy Infrastructure: Challenges and Opportunities to Expanding Hydropower Generation,' continues this commit...

Our hydropower fleet is aging. Yes, it is. Hydropower plants are among the oldest power plants in the U.S.