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Blocking New Environmental Review Rules for Federal Projects

Congress is seeking to nullify recent regulatory changes made by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) concerning how major federal projects must assess their environmental impact. If passed, these specific new rules will not take effect. This means large infrastructure projects will continue to be reviewed under the existing, unchanged environmental assessment framework, affecting the speed and scope of environmental protection.
Key points
Disapproval of the CEQ's "Phase 2" revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.
Ensuring that current, pre-existing procedures for environmental impact assessments remain in force for federal projects.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SJRES_99
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV]
Process start date: 2024-06-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SJRES_99.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Disapproval of the CEQ's "Phase 2" revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations.
  • Ensuring that current, pre-existing procedures for environmental impact assessments remain in force for federal projects.
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. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV].

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 2025-12-26.

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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