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Increased Transparency and Accountability in Environmental Review Processes

This new law aims to increase transparency in environmental impact assessment processes required before major projects can begin. It will give citizens better insight into how long these assessments take and how much they cost, potentially affecting the speed of project implementation and the use of public funds.
Key points
Federal agencies will be required to annually report to Congress on the time taken to issue environmental decisions for various projects.
A new methodology will be developed to assess the comprehensive costs of environmental review processes, and agencies will have to report these costs.
Citizens will gain access to data on how many projects are awaiting environmental decisions and how much money is being spent on them.
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Print number: 117_HR_4739
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

NEPA Data Transparency and Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4739.

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 2021-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies will be required to annually report to Congress on the time taken to issue environmental decisions for various projects.
  • A new methodology will be developed to assess the comprehensive costs of environmental review processes, and agencies will have to report these costs.
  • Citizens will gain access to data on how many projects are awaiting environmental decisions and how much money is being spent on them.
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. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4].

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 2025-12-28.

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Environment Public Investments