Some oil, gas, coal, and critical mineral projects on federal land could move ahead with less federal environmental review. The bill says these approvals do not count as major federal actions under NEPA, the main federal environmental review law.
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To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Latest action on H.R. 676: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects companies seeking federal approval for oil, gas, coal, and critical mineral projects on federal land. It also affects federal land agencies that review those approvals. Communities near these projects could see fewer NEPA steps before decisions are made.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could speed up some energy and mining projects while reducing formal environmental review. Developers may save time and money. Nearby communities may get less information before federal approvals happen. The final effect would depend on how agencies use other laws that still apply.
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Officially: To exempt Federal actions related to energy and mineral activities on certain Federal lands from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
Some oil, gas, coal, and critical mineral projects on federal land could move ahead with less federal environmental review. The bill says these approvals do not count as major federal actions under NEPA, the main federal environmental review law.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (1/23/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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