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Annual Reports on Environmental Review Impact on Projects

New legislation mandates the Council on Environmental Quality to publish annual reports. These reports will detail legal disputes over environmental compliance, the length and cost of environmental reviews, and the time taken to complete them. This provides citizens with better insight into how environmental regulations affect large-scale projects, helping them understand potential delays or changes in planned developments in their area.
Key points
Annual reports will include data on environmental compliance lawsuits, their outcomes, and associated costs.
Reports will reveal the time and money spent on preparing environmental impact assessments for major projects.
Information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in investment decision-making processes.
Data will be disaggregated by sector (e.g., energy, transportation) for easier analysis of industry-specific impacts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1191
Sponsor: Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-03-27
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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 119_S_1191.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual reports will include data on environmental compliance lawsuits, their outcomes, and associated costs.
  • Reports will reveal the time and money spent on preparing environmental impact assessments for major projects.
  • Information will be publicly available, increasing transparency in investment decision-making processes.
  • Data will be disaggregated by sector (e.g., energy, transportation) for easier analysis of industry-specific impacts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Curtis, John R. [R-UT].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Environment Courts and Law Public Investments