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Exemptions for Federal Projects in Non-Metropolitan Areas

This bill aims to speed up federally funded projects, like road construction or infrastructure development, in rural and non-metropolitan areas. It means certain environmental and historical preservation requirements would not apply to these investments. While this could accelerate infrastructure development, it also raises questions about potential impacts on local environments and historical sites.
Key points
Federally funded projects outside metropolitan statistical areas will be exempt from certain environmental and historical preservation laws.
This includes exemptions from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act.
The goal is to accelerate public investments in rural areas, potentially speeding up infrastructure development but also impacting local ecosystems and historical sites.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_820
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to provide an exemption from certain requirements for federally funded projects and activities in areas not in metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_820.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federally funded projects outside metropolitan statistical areas will be exempt from certain environmental and historical preservation laws.
  • This includes exemptions from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act.
  • The goal is to accelerate public investments in rural areas, potentially speeding up infrastructure development but also impacting local ecosystems and historical sites.
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. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

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.

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.

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