S. 1756 · 115th Congress
Rebuild America Now Act
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Cornyn3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to expedite the environmental review and permitting process for projects undertaken or funded by the federal government that could have significant environmental consequences.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Aug 3, 2017
Rebuild America Now Act
This bill amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to expedite the environmental review and permitting process for projects undertaken or funded by the federal government that could have significant environmental consequences.
The bill states as policy that when implementing a permitting law, including specified environmental laws, agencies should seek to issue permit decisions favorably to the maximum extent practicable.
The bill includes provisions regarding:
- lawsuits involving challenges to agency actions concerning energy production,
- approval of gas pipeline projects,
- rights-of-way through national parks,
- assistance to areas where air pollution levels have not met national ambient air quality standards, and
- state authority to review certain transportation projects and agreements.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Rebuild America Now Act
Latest action (May 15, 2018): Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
Policy area: Environmental Protection · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 3, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.