Bill would require annual public reports on NEPA lawsuits and delays
Passed one chamberH.R. 573Latest action
Sponsor: Rudy Yakym III · Representative · IN
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Official title: Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act
119th Congress
Topics: Environment & energy
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HR 573 would require federal agencies to report NEPA lawsuit and review-cost data publicly each year, without changing the review process itself.
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What does this do?
HR 573 would require federal agencies overseeing major projects to send the White House's Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) annual reports on NEPA-related lawsuits, their outcomes, and details like the length, cost, and time needed to complete environmental review documents. CEQ would then publish these reports and share the data with Congress, broken down by sector such as energy, mining, broadband, transportation, and forestry.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects federal agencies that manage large infrastructure and development projects, plus businesses, environmental groups, and local governments involved in related permitting or lawsuits.
Why does it matter?
The bill does not alter the environmental review process or its outcomes; it only increases public data and transparency about review timelines, costs, and legal challenges.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Dec 10, 2025.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 21, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Dec 10, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.