What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8308.
CERTAIN Act: Speeding Up Infrastructure Projects and Protecting Permits
This Act aims to accelerate infrastructure projects by setting strict deadlines for government reviews and limiting the ability of agencies to revoke existing permits. It ensures that public and private investments, like roads and energy grids, are completed faster and with more legal certainty.
Key points
Federal agencies are prohibited from revoking or suspending permits without clear evidence of fraud, breach of contract, or immediate safety risks.
Strict timelines are established for permit applications; if an agency fails to act, applications may be automatically deemed complete or approved.
Courts are required to decide on legal challenges regarding permit delays within 90 days to prevent projects from stalling.
Multiple government agencies must coordinate their reviews into a single document for complex projects to reduce red tape.
New measures to increase government staffing levels to ensure permit applications are processed without unnecessary delays.
Status:
Introduced
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