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US HR4739

US HR4739
NEPA Data Transparency and Accountability Act


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Introduced
07/28/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require the submission of certain reports, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the NEPA Data Transparency and Accountability Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to require federal agencies to submit annual reports to Congress. These reports would include data on the number of proposed actions for which categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements were issued, as well as the time taken to complete each type of review. Additionally, the bill requires the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to develop a methodology for federal agencies to assess the comprehensive costs of the NEPA process and submit annual reports on those costs.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (on 07/28/2021)

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