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Streamlining Federal Permitting and Protecting Native American Cultural Data

This act aims to improve the federal permitting process for infrastructure projects by aiming to shorten review schedules. It also introduces new rules for protecting confidential information related to Native American cultural and historical resources and increases transparency requirements.
Key points
Establishes a goal for recommended federal permitting review schedules to not exceed 2 years, with allowances for justified exceptions.
Ensures confidentiality for information on Native American cultural and historical resources, exempting it from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure requirements.
Increases transparency by requiring project status updates on an online Dashboard, mandating that information about public meetings be available in English and the predominant local language.
Allows for the establishment of a fee structure for project sponsors to reimburse the United States for reasonable costs incurred during environmental reviews and authorizations.
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Print number: 117_S_2324
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Process start date: 2021-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2324.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a goal for recommended federal permitting review schedules to not exceed 2 years, with allowances for justified exceptions.
  • Ensures confidentiality for information on Native American cultural and historical resources, exempting it from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure requirements.
  • Increases transparency by requiring project status updates on an online Dashboard, mandating that information about public meetings be available in English and the predominant local language.
  • Allows for the establishment of a fee structure for project sponsors to reimburse the United States for reasonable costs incurred during environmental reviews and authorizations.
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. Portman, Rob [R-OH].

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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