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UNSHACKLE Act
12/30/2022, 5:47 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3814
The UNSHACKLE Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3814, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic growth and job creation by reducing regulations on businesses and streamlining the permitting process for infrastructure projects.
One key aspect of the UNSHACKLE Act is the establishment of a Regulatory Improvement Commission, which would be tasked with identifying and recommending regulations that should be repealed or modified to reduce burdens on businesses. This commission would conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations and make recommendations to Congress on how to improve the regulatory environment for businesses.
Additionally, the UNSHACKLE Act aims to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects by establishing a Permitting Improvement Center within the Department of Commerce. This center would work to expedite the permitting process for major infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and energy facilities, in order to promote economic growth and job creation. Overall, the UNSHACKLE Act is focused on reducing regulatory burdens on businesses and promoting economic growth through streamlined permitting processes for infrastructure projects. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures will help to stimulate the economy and create more job opportunities for American workers.
One key aspect of the UNSHACKLE Act is the establishment of a Regulatory Improvement Commission, which would be tasked with identifying and recommending regulations that should be repealed or modified to reduce burdens on businesses. This commission would conduct a comprehensive review of existing regulations and make recommendations to Congress on how to improve the regulatory environment for businesses.
Additionally, the UNSHACKLE Act aims to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects by establishing a Permitting Improvement Center within the Department of Commerce. This center would work to expedite the permitting process for major infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and energy facilities, in order to promote economic growth and job creation. Overall, the UNSHACKLE Act is focused on reducing regulatory burdens on businesses and promoting economic growth through streamlined permitting processes for infrastructure projects. Supporters of the bill argue that these measures will help to stimulate the economy and create more job opportunities for American workers.
Congressional Summary of HR 3814
Undoing NEPA’s Substantial Harm by Advancing Concepts that Kickstart the Liberation of the Economy Act or the UNSHACKLE Act
This bill revises the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), including by
- establishing deadlines for federal agencies to complete reviews of the environmental effects of proposed major federal actions;
- establishing penalties for agencies that do not comply with these deadlines;
- limiting the number of assessment documents required for proposed major federal actions, requiring agencies to reuse certain research or documents, and allowing agencies to adopt environmental documents prepared by states or third parties;
- requiring agencies to only consider alternatives to proposed actions that are technically and economically feasible;
- prohibiting agencies from considering whether proposed actions or alternatives to those actions will have an effect on climate change; and
- establishing requirements concerning the judicial review of NEPA cases.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3814
Bill HR 3814 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3814 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 11, 2021. Bill HR 3814's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3814
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3814
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Accounting and auditing
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Air quality
- Civil actions and liability
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Evidence and witnesses
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal district courts
- Government information and archives
- Intergovernmental relations
- Judicial procedure and administration
- Judicial review and appeals
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Legal fees and court costs
- Licensing and registrations
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3814
UNSHACKLE Act
To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to impose time limits on the completion of certain required actions under the Act, and for other purposes.
UNSHACKLE Act
Undoing NEPA’s Substantial Harm by Advancing Concepts that Kickstart the Liberation of the Economy Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3814
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