United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 1518 — Rebuild America Now Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Rebuild America Now Act This bill generally expedites the environmental review and permitting process of certain infrastructure projects and projects undertaken or funded by the federal government that could have significant environmental consequences.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill expands the responsibilities of states in determining categorical exclusions under environmental laws, modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for improved interagency coordination, and limits the preparation of multiple environmental reviews.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 326

    certain designated activities are included within classes of action identified in regulation by the Secretary that are → any activity is included within a class of action identified in a regulation by the Secretary that is

    This change allows states to determine categorical exclusions for any activity, broadening their responsibility.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 326

    and only for types of activities specifically designated by the Secretary

    This change removes the restriction that states can only assume responsibility for specifically designated activities.

  • 23 U.S.C. § 326(b)(1)

    (including the responsibility for making conformity determinations under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.))

    This addition specifies that states' responsibilities include making conformity determinations under the Clean Air Act.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 4321

    TITLE III--INTERAGENCY COORDINATION RELATING TO PERMITTING SEC. 301. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION RELATING TO PERMITTING.

    This addition introduces a new title to NEPA focusing on interagency coordination related to permitting.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 4321

    (a) Preparation of Environmental Documents.--An agency or other entity seeking approval of, or otherwise responsible for carrying out, a project...may prepare an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment...

    This change allows project sponsors to prepare environmental documents with oversight from the lead agency.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 4321

    (b) Adoption and Use of Environmental Documents.--

    This insertion establishes the process for adopting and using environmental documents in project approvals.

  • 42 U.S.C. § 4321

    (2) State environmental documents.--

    This addition specifies the conditions under which state-prepared environmental documents can be adopted by federal agencies.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1518 do?
Rebuild America Now Act This bill generally expedites the environmental review and permitting process of certain infrastructure projects and projects undertaken or funded by the federal government that could have significant environmental consequences.
Who sponsors S 1518?
S 1518 is sponsored by Sullivan, Dan (Republican).
What is the current status of S 1518?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1518?
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