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US HB677
Bill
Status
Engrossed
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harriet Hageman
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AI Summary
- Parties appealing Department of the Interior decisions to the Board of Land Appeals may request expedited review by submitting written notice
- The Board of Land Appeals must issue a final decision within 6 months of receiving the expedited review request, but no earlier than 18 months after the original appeal filing date
- If the Board fails to meet the deadline, the original Interior Department decision becomes a final agency action, and any judicial review shall be conducted de novo (fresh review without deference)
- Applies to appeals pending before the Board of Land Appeals as of enactment and to all appeals filed after enactment
- Supersedes conflicting deadlines in the Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Management Act of 1982 and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977
Legislative Description
EARA Expedited Appeals Review Act
Government operations and politics
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy And Natural Resources5/14/2025
Natural Resources1/23/2025
Full Bill Text
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