Bill > HR2783

This bill aims to expedite the environmental review and approval process for large-scale manufacturing projects in the United States by creating a fast-track mechanism for projects that cost at least $1 billion. The bill defines these as "priority manufacturing projects" and seeks to reduce regulatory barriers by exempting them from certain environmental permitting requirements, such as those related to water pollution control and endangered species protections. The legislation specifically limits judicial review of approvals for these projects, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit granted exclusive jurisdiction over any legal challenges. The bill's rationale is to strengthen the U.S. economy, enhance industrial manufacturing capacity, reduce dependence on foreign manufacturing, and support critical sectors like defense, healthcare, and communications. Additionally, the bill modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to allow for alternative environmental review processes at the state or tribal level, provided they are deemed functionally equivalent to federal review standards. By creating these streamlined pathways, the bill intends to accelerate large manufacturing investments and promote domestic industrial development with reduced regulatory obstacles.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2783/all-info