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Introduced
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major emergency declared by a Governor relating to a wildfire is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act, would provide that the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major emergency declared by a governor related to a wildfire is categorically excluded from the requirement to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews. Specifically, the bill would exempt such "covered projects" from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), allowing for faster recovery and mitigation efforts after wildfires without the need to complete lengthy environmental assessments or impact statements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7373/all-info | 06/26/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7373/BILLS-116hr7373ih.pdf | 07/23/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7373/BILLS-116hr7373ih.pdf.pdf | 07/23/2020 |
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