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Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
10/1/2024, 3:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5509
The Electronic Permitting Modernization Act, designated as H.R. 5509 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 14, 2023, aims to modernize electronic permitting processes. The bill likely includes provisions to streamline and digitize the permitting system, potentially seeking to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and transparency in issuing permits. More detailed directives and actions proposed within the bill can be explored further by referring to the official bill text available through the provided links.
Congressional Summary of HR 5509
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
This bill requires the Department of the Interior to design and deliver modernized electronic permitting systems.
Specifically, those systems must (1) be able to accept, process, and record applications for permits, forms, and other paperwork required for activities regulated by Interior; and (2) provide a centralized electronic permitting system online repository available to the public on its website. Interior must also ensure that the systems are consistent with priorities identified under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to digital technologies and a permitting portal.
Interior must provide periodic updates to Congress on this bill's implementation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5509
Bill HR 5509 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 25, 2024. Bill HR 5509 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2023. Bill HR 5509's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5509
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5509
Primary Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Department of the Interior
- Government information and archives
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Land use and conservation
- Licensing and registrations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5509
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
Electronic Permitting Modernization Act
To modernize permitting systems at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5509
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