Bill > S1735

This bill, called the "Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act", requires federal agencies that issue permits to create a dedicated webpage on their website providing detailed information about permit applications. Specifically, the bill mandates that each "covered agency" (defined as an agency that issues permits) must display comprehensive information about permit application statuses, including: the completed stages of the review process, the number of days spent in each stage, current application status, contact information for reviewers, a description of remaining review stages, and an estimated timeline for final determination. The bill uses definitions from existing federal law (Title 5, Section 551) to define key terms like "agency" and "permit". This legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in the government's permit application process by giving applicants and the public more insight into the review and approval stages, helping them better understand and track the progress of their applications.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1735/all-info