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Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024
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Summary of Bill S 4679
Bill 118 s 4679, also known as the Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024, aims to streamline and improve the permitting process for infrastructure projects in the United States. The bill seeks to address the lengthy and often cumbersome permitting process that can delay the construction of critical infrastructure projects.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Permitting Council, which will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the permitting process for infrastructure projects. The council will work to ensure that permits are issued in a timely manner while still upholding environmental and safety standards.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the permitting process. It requires agencies to provide clear timelines for permit decisions and to publicly report on the status of permit applications. This will help to hold agencies accountable for delays in the permitting process. Overall, the Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024 aims to improve the efficiency of the permitting process for infrastructure projects, ultimately helping to spur economic growth and create jobs. By streamlining the process and increasing transparency, the bill seeks to ensure that critical infrastructure projects can move forward in a timely manner while still protecting the environment and public safety.
One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a Permitting Council, which will be responsible for coordinating and expediting the permitting process for infrastructure projects. The council will work to ensure that permits are issued in a timely manner while still upholding environmental and safety standards.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the permitting process. It requires agencies to provide clear timelines for permit decisions and to publicly report on the status of permit applications. This will help to hold agencies accountable for delays in the permitting process. Overall, the Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024 aims to improve the efficiency of the permitting process for infrastructure projects, ultimately helping to spur economic growth and create jobs. By streamlining the process and increasing transparency, the bill seeks to ensure that critical infrastructure projects can move forward in a timely manner while still protecting the environment and public safety.
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Current Status of Bill S 4679
Bill S 4679 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4679 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024. Bill S 4679's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 698. as of December 16, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4679
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4679
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Government information and archives
- Licensing and registrations
- User charges and fees
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4679
Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024
Permitting Council Improvement Act of 2024
A bill to amend title XLI of the FAST Act to improve the Federal permitting process, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4679
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