FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3355.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2021-12-09.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Introduction of a new, nationwide permit for dredging projects, valid for up to 10 years, reducing permit waiting times.
- Significant shortening of deadlines for state and federal agencies to issue dredging permits, with deemed approval if no response is given.
- Simplification of environmental requirements for dredging projects to speed up implementation, while still requiring minimization of environmental impact.
- Repeal of certain provisions regarding the transportation of dredged material, which may reduce project costs.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].
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.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.