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Faster Rural Infrastructure: Exemptions from Environmental and Historic Reviews.

This bill aims to accelerate the construction of federally funded infrastructure projects, such as roads and public facilities, specifically in rural areas. It achieves this by exempting these projects from mandatory environmental impact assessments, endangered species protections, and historic preservation reviews. While this speeds up development, it reduces the legal safeguards for local ecosystems and historical sites.
Key points
Federally funded infrastructure projects in rural areas will be implemented more quickly by bypassing major federal review processes.
Eliminates the requirement for federal environmental reviews (NEPA) and endangered species protection assessments for these projects.
Rural communities may see faster construction but with fewer legal protections for local nature and historical heritage.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2413
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Paving the Way for Rural Communities Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2413.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federally funded infrastructure projects in rural areas will be implemented more quickly by bypassing major federal review processes.
  • Eliminates the requirement for federal environmental reviews (NEPA) and endangered species protection assessments for these projects.
  • Rural communities may see faster construction but with fewer legal protections for local nature and historical heritage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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