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US SB3800

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Curtis

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Requires the Council on Environmental Quality to develop and publish data standards within 60 days for collecting and organizing federal environmental review and authorization data, including standardized taxonomy for projects, processes, documents, public comments, and geospatial information

  • Mandates creation of a unified interagency cloud-based authorization portal by December 1, 2027, allowing project sponsors to submit all documentation in one place, enabling real-time collaboration with agencies, and tracking metrics like authorization timelines and public comments received

  • Requires federal agencies to compare existing systems against new data standards within 90 days, submit implementation plans, and begin implementing minimum functional requirements within 180 days of enactment

  • Establishes minimum functional requirements including automated project screening, geographic information system analysis tools, AI-assisted comment analysis, document management preserving metadata, and interoperable data exchange between federal agencies

  • Provides Congress direct access to aggregated performance data and AI system configurations used for environmental reviews, with technical assistance available from the Council on Environmental Quality for oversight purposes

Legislative Description

ePermit Act

Environmental protection

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment And Public Works2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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