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Interactive Federal Review Act

3/13/2024, 2:43 AM

Summary of Bill S 2319

Bill 118 s 2319, also known as the Interactive Federal Review Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a new process for federal agencies to receive feedback and input from the public on proposed regulations.

Under the Interactive Federal Review Act, federal agencies would be required to create online platforms where individuals and organizations can submit comments and suggestions on proposed regulations. These platforms would also allow for public discussions and debates on the potential impacts of these regulations.

The bill aims to increase transparency and public participation in the regulatory process, ensuring that the voices of all stakeholders are heard before final decisions are made. It also seeks to streamline the review process, making it more efficient and accessible to the general public. If passed, the Interactive Federal Review Act would represent a significant step towards improving the regulatory process in the United States, promoting greater accountability and responsiveness from federal agencies. Supporters of the bill argue that it would lead to better-informed decision-making and ultimately result in more effective and fair regulations. Opponents, however, have raised concerns about the potential for abuse and manipulation of the online platforms, as well as the additional burden it may place on federal agencies to manage and respond to the increased volume of public feedback. Overall, the Interactive Federal Review Act represents an important effort to modernize and democratize the regulatory process in the United States, and its passage would likely have far-reaching implications for how federal regulations are developed and implemented.

Congressional Summary of S 2319

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2319

Bill S 2319 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2319 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023.  Bill S 2319's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2319

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2319

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2319

Interactive Federal Review Act
Interactive Federal Review Act
A bill to improve the environmental review process for highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms, and for other purposes.

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