Interactive Federal Review Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T13:48:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9339 Interactive Federal Review Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Transportation and Public Works. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 9339

Bill 117 hr 9339, also known as the Interactive Federal Review Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a new system for federal agencies to conduct reviews and assessments of their programs and policies in a more interactive and transparent manner.

Under the Interactive Federal Review Act, federal agencies would be required to create online platforms where the public can provide feedback and input on proposed regulations, policies, and programs. This would allow for greater public participation in the decision-making process and help ensure that the government is accountable to the people it serves.

Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to regularly update these online platforms with information on the status of reviews and assessments, as well as any changes made in response to public feedback. This would help increase transparency and keep the public informed about the actions of the federal government. Overall, the Interactive Federal Review Act aims to improve the way federal agencies engage with the public and make their decision-making processes more open and accessible. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on how the government operates.

Congressional Summary of HR 9339

Interactive Federal Review Act

This bill revises the environmental review process for federal-aid highway projects.

Specifically, the Department of Transportation (DOT) must

encourage recipients of federal highway funding to utilize interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms when carrying out environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA);
select at least 10 federal-aid highway projects to demonstrate the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms in carrying out the environmental impact analysis and community engagement processes under NEPA; and
publish technology-neutral best practice guidance to encourage sponsors of projects that receive federal funds from DOT to use an interactive, digital, cloud-based platform in carrying out the environmental impact analysis and community engagement processes required under NEPA.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9339

Bill HR 9339 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2022. Bill HR 9339 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2022. Bill HR 9339's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. as of November 17, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9339

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Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9339

Interactive Federal Review Act

To improve the environmental review process for Federal-aid highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms, and for other purposes.