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Introduced
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/19/2023
05/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023, aims to exempt certain communications infrastructure projects from environmental and historical preservation reviews following a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. Specifically, the bill provides that a project to replace or improve a damaged communications facility within 5 years of the disaster declaration is not subject to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). This is intended to expedite the restoration and improvement of communications networks in areas affected by disasters, which can be crucial for recovery and disaster response efforts.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 05/19/2023)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Domestic Disaster Relief
Environment
- ‐ Environmental Compliance and Enforcement
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Telephone and Telecommunications
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3301/all-info | 05/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3301/BILLS-118hr3301ih.pdf | 05/31/2023 |
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