Bill > S2319

This bill, the Interactive Federal Review Act, aims to improve the environmental review process for highway projects by encouraging the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "covered projects" as highway projects that received grants under certain federal transportation infrastructure programs, such as the INFRA, Mega, and RAISE grant programs. 2. It directs the Secretary of Transportation to publish guidance encouraging project sponsors to use interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms when conducting environmental impact analysis and community engagement processes required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). 3. It requires the Secretary to select at least 10 "covered projects" to demonstrate the use of these interactive platforms, and allows for the inclusion of additional projects upon request. 4. It gives priority to project applications that demonstrate a plan to implement an interactive, cloud-based platform for NEPA compliance. 5. It requires the Secretary to submit a report on the efficacy of using these platforms, including metrics on achieved efficiencies and examples of digital workflows. The overall goal of the bill is to expedite the environmental review process and facilitate interactive public engagement for highway projects receiving federal funding.