Bill would require agencies to post online trackers for permit applications
In markupS. 1735Latest action
Sponsor: Rick Scott · Senator · FL
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Official title: Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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Federal agencies would have to create webpages tracking the status of permit applications.
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What does this do?
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.
Who does it affect?
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.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 13, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Aug 6, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
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.