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Introduced
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
In Committee
09/17/2020
09/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions under the Act, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the NEPA Accountability and Enforcement Act of 2020, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions. It defines key terms like "environmental impact statement," "Federal agency," and "NEPA process," and sets specific timelines for federal agencies to complete the NEPA process, issue environmental documents, and make decisions on permits and authorizations for proposed actions. The bill also includes penalties for agencies that fail to meet these deadlines, with reductions in their salary and expense budgets.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 09/17/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4619/all-info | 09/18/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4619/BILLS-116s4619is.pdf | 10/07/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4619/BILLS-116s4619is.pdf.pdf | 10/07/2020 |
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