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Introduced
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To improve the environmental review process for highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloudbased platforms and digital twins, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the environmental review process for highway infrastructure projects by encouraging the use of advanced digital technologies. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to promote interactive, cloud-based digital platforms and digital twins (high-fidelity 3D digital models) for environmental impact analysis and community engagement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Secretary must publish technology-neutral guidance within 90 days and select at least 10 "covered projects" (those receiving specific federal infrastructure grants) to demonstrate these digital tools. The bill prioritizes project applications that plan to use these interactive platforms and digital models, and requires the Secretary to submit a report to congressional committees within 180 days detailing the effectiveness of these digital approaches, including metrics on efficiency and community engagement. Additionally, the Secretary must publish at least five examples of environmental documentation developed using these digital technologies. The overall purpose is to expedite the environmental review process, make it more transparent, and enhance public understanding of infrastructure project impacts. The bill does not alter existing state authorities for environmental reviews and maintains the current framework of NEPA while introducing technological innovations to improve the process.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1430/all-info |
BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1430/BILLS-119s1430is.pdf |
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