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Introduced
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
In Committee
03/11/2021
03/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to provide for legal reform, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the NEPA Legal Reform Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to reform the legal process around NEPA reviews. Key provisions include: 1) Defining the "NEPA process" and limiting the standing to bring claims to only those who have suffered direct, tangible harm; 2) Establishing a 150-day statute of limitations for filing claims, with an exception for claims based on new information; and 3) Setting a higher bar for obtaining preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions, requiring clear and convincing evidence of specific criteria. Additionally, the bill amends federal laws to clarify that "special factors" for awarding attorney's fees in environmental litigation do not include knowledge, expertise, or skill in that field.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 03/11/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/716/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s716/BILLS-117s716is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s716/BILLS-117s716is.pdf.pdf |
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