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Accelerating Infrastructure Investment: Streamlining Permits and Environmental Reviews

This act aims to speed up the construction and modernization of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and pipelines by simplifying environmental procedures and shortening permit issuance times. Citizens can expect faster completion of public projects, potentially improving road quality, energy access, and regional development, while also accelerating environmental decision-making.
Key points
Reduced waiting times for environmental decisions and permits for infrastructure projects, potentially accelerating road, bridge, and pipeline construction.
Increased state responsibility in environmental review processes, which may streamline local projects.
Page limits (up to 300 pages) for environmental documents to enhance public transparency and understanding.
Introduction of a "Permittee Bill of Rights" to ensure transparency and timely decisions from federal agencies for permit applicants.
Limiting the timeframe for challenging energy-related project decisions to 60 days, aiming to reduce project delays.
Streamlined procedures for natural gas pipeline projects, including the use of aerial survey data and shorter approval deadlines.
Reforms to transportation conformity under the Clean Air Act, potentially impacting urban planning and public transport development.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1254
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Rebuild America Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1254.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reduced waiting times for environmental decisions and permits for infrastructure projects, potentially accelerating road, bridge, and pipeline construction.
  • Increased state responsibility in environmental review processes, which may streamline local projects.
  • Page limits (up to 300 pages) for environmental documents to enhance public transparency and understanding.
  • Introduction of a "Permittee Bill of Rights" to ensure transparency and timely decisions from federal agencies for permit applicants.
  • Limiting the timeframe for challenging energy-related project decisions to 60 days, aiming to reduce project delays.
  • Streamlined procedures for natural gas pipeline projects, including the use of aerial survey data and shorter approval deadlines.
  • Reforms to transportation conformity under the Clean Air Act, potentially impacting urban planning and public transport development.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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