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Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act

This new law requires government agencies to quickly inform citizens and businesses about the status of their right-of-way applications for public lands. This makes the process of obtaining permits for infrastructure, like pipelines or power lines, more predictable and transparent, potentially speeding up project implementation and reducing bureaucracy.
Key points
Government agencies must notify applicants within 90 days if their right-of-way application is complete.
If an application is incomplete, agencies must clearly specify what information is needed to complete it.
The Act applies to right-of-way applications for lands managed by the Secretary of the Interior (public lands) and the Secretary of Agriculture (National Forest System lands).
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6011
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ROWATA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6011.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must notify applicants within 90 days if their right-of-way application is complete.
  • If an application is incomplete, agencies must clearly specify what information is needed to complete it.
  • The Act applies to right-of-way applications for lands managed by the Secretary of the Interior (public lands) and the Secretary of Agriculture (National Forest System lands).
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 Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: 4/9/2024 CR H2150)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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