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Rural Housing Regulatory Relief Act
3/20/2026, 6:34 PM
Summary of Bill S 3970
This bill, S. 3970 of the 119th Congress, aims to exempt certain residential housing construction or modification assistance on infill sites from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The bill likely seeks to streamline these projects by removing certain environmental review processes mandated by NEPA, potentially to address delays or obstacles. Further details and specific directives within the bill are not provided in the context.
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Current Status of Bill S 3970
Bill S 3970 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2026. Bill S 3970 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 2026. Bill S 3970's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of March 3, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3970
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3970
Primary Policy Focus
Housing and Community DevelopmentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3970
A bill to exempt from the requirements of NEPA the provision of certain assistance for the construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites, and for other purposes.
A bill to exempt from the requirements of NEPA the provision of certain assistance for the construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3970
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