Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act
Last recorded step: House, Dec 10, 2025.
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This bill would require annual reports on the costs, litigation, and completion times of environmental reviews for federal projects.
What it does
This bill would require the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to produce and publish an annual report regarding the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on various projects. The report would include data on the duration and costs of environmental reviews, as well as specific details concerning NEPA-related litigation and case outcomes. Additionally, the CEQ would be required to submit these findings to specific congressional committees and make the information available on its website.
Who is affected
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is directly affected, as it is required to track data and produce annual reports regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The bill also impacts certain congressional committees that will receive these reports, as well as the public through the requirement that the information be published on the CEQ website. Additionally, the reporting requirements focus on entities involved in NEPA litigation and those responsible for preparing environmental impact statements and assessments.
Key provisions
- Annual reporting on NEPA impacts. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is required to produce and publish an annual report detailing the effects of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 on various projects.
- Analysis of NEPA litigation. The report must include specific data regarding lawsuits related to NEPA, including the total number of cases, their current status, and final outcomes.
- Review of environmental documentation costs and timelines. CEQ must provide information on the length and financial costs of environmental impact statements and assessments, as well as the total time required to complete the environmental review process.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill requires the Council on Environmental Quality to report on the administrative and legal impacts of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) regarding projects subject to environmental review.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to assess the effects of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) on project development by requiring the Council on Environmental Quality to provide annual reports on the duration, costs, and litigation outcomes associated with environmental reviews.