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Increased Transparency and Accountability in Environmental Processes

This new law aims to increase transparency in environmental impact assessment processes by requiring federal agencies to regularly report on the time and costs associated with projects. This will give citizens better insight into how long and how much decisions regarding large investments take, potentially affecting the speed of infrastructure and other projects that impact local communities.
Key points
Federal agencies will be required to annually report on the number and duration of environmental assessments for various projects.
The act mandates tracking and reporting of costs related to environmental assessment processes, aiming to increase accountability.
New rules may accelerate decision-making processes for construction and infrastructure projects, impacting local development.
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Print number: 117_S_715
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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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_S_715.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies will be required to annually report on the number and duration of environmental assessments for various projects.
  • The act mandates tracking and reporting of costs related to environmental assessment processes, aiming to increase accountability.
  • New rules may accelerate decision-making processes for construction and infrastructure projects, impacting local 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. 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 2025-12-29.

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Environment Public Investments