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Annual Reports on NEPA's Impact on Major Federal Projects and Lawsuits

This Act mandates the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to publish annual reports detailing how the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) affects major federal projects. The reports will track the length and completion times of environmental reviews and document all lawsuits filed alleging non-compliance with NEPA. This aims to increase transparency, providing citizens and Congress with clear data on how environmental processes influence public investments, potentially affecting the speed of infrastructure projects.
Key points
New Reporting Requirement: CEQ must annually publish data on all lawsuits filed alleging NEPA non-compliance, including their outcomes (e.g., whether the project was reversed or allowed to proceed).
Transparency in Environmental Reviews: Reports will include detailed statistics on the length (average and median page count) and time required to complete Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA).
Public Data Access: All underlying data used to prepare the reports must be publicly available, allowing citizens and organizations to independently analyze the efficiency of environmental processes.
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Print number: 118_S_5263
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5263.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Reporting Requirement: CEQ must annually publish data on all lawsuits filed alleging NEPA non-compliance, including their outcomes (e.g., whether the project was reversed or allowed to proceed).
  • Transparency in Environmental Reviews: Reports will include detailed statistics on the length (average and median page count) and time required to complete Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA).
  • Public Data Access: All underlying data used to prepare the reports must be publicly available, allowing citizens and organizations to independently analyze the efficiency of environmental processes.
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. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

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.

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