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US S4862

US S4862
UNSHACKLE Act of 2020 Undoing NEPA’s Substantial Harm by Advancing Concepts that Kickstart the Liberation of the Economy Act of 2020


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Introduced
10/26/2020
In Committee
10/26/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 Undoing NEPA's Substantial Harm by Advancing Concepts that Kickstart the Liberation of the Economy Act of 2020 (UNSHACKLE Act of 2020), amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions under the Act. It sets deadlines for federal agencies to complete the NEPA process, including issuing environmental documents and completing environmental impact statements. The bill also prohibits federal agencies from considering certain factors, like climate change, in the NEPA process. Additionally, the bill establishes a project delivery program that allows states to assume responsibility for federal environmental reviews. Finally, the bill limits attorney's fees in environmental litigation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 10/26/2020)

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