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Yearly Public Reports on Project Reviews and Lawsuits

Also known as: Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The White House environmental council must post a yearly report on how federal project reviews are going and where they get stuck.
  • Agencies must track lawsuits claiming reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act were done wrong, including who sued, results, and any costs paid.
  • Reports will show how long key steps take, how many pages the studies are, and how much they cost, including staff time and contractors.
  • The data will cover many areas like roads, bridges, power lines, pipelines, wind and solar, ports, and broadband, and will be posted online with sources.
  • This does not change the review rules today, but it could spotlight delays and costs and push agencies to speed up and be more transparent.
EnvironmentInfrastructureEnergyTransportationRenewable Energy

Milestones

5 milestones16 actions
Dec 10, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Dec 9, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 9, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)

Dec 9, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5086-5087)

Dec 9, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 573.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act

Bill NumberHR 573
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 342.

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Cosponsors

(6)
D: 1R: 5

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