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S. 1735119th CongressIn markupLatest action Aug 6, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
Introduced:
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Federal agencies would have to create webpages tracking the status of permit applications.
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This bill requires federal agencies that issue permits to create a webpage showing each application's status, including completed review stages, time spent at each stage, reviewer contact information, remaining steps, and an estimated decision timeline. This applies to the main permitting agency and any other agency involved in reviewing the application.
Federal agencies that issue permits, including for environmental, construction, or energy projects, must build and maintain these webpages. Businesses, developers, and individuals applying for federal permits would use the webpages to track their applications.
Agencies would take on new administrative and technical work to build and maintain the tracking system. The bill does not change how permits are approved or denied; it only requires more transparency about process and timing.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.