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Speeding Up Road and Rail Permits: Transferring Federal Authority to States.

This Act establishes a program allowing individual States to take over key federal environmental and water permitting responsibilities for major transportation projects, including highways and railroads. The goal is to significantly reduce the time required for environmental reviews and permit issuance, thereby accelerating infrastructure construction. Citizens should monitor these regulatory processes at the State level rather than the federal level.
Key points
States can assume federal duties for issuing permits related to dredging or filling navigable waters, specifically for highway, railroad, and public transportation projects.
This transfer includes conducting required federal environmental reviews, aiming to streamline the entire project approval timeline.
States must demonstrate adequate financial and personnel resources and agree to abide by all existing federal procedural and substantive environmental laws.
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Print number: 119_S_3316
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WATER Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3316.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can assume federal duties for issuing permits related to dredging or filling navigable waters, specifically for highway, railroad, and public transportation projects.
  • This transfer includes conducting required federal environmental reviews, aiming to streamline the entire project approval timeline.
  • States must demonstrate adequate financial and personnel resources and agree to abide by all existing federal procedural and substantive environmental laws.
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. Husted, Jon [R-OH].

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 2025-12-31.

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