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One Federal Decision Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1812| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
One Federal Decision Act of 202 1 This bill provides statutory authority for the policy that requires federal agencies to coordinate environmental reviews and authorization decisions for major infrastructure projects. It also sets a goal for completing environmental reviews within two years. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must review existing practices, procedures, programmatic agreements, and applicable laws to identify potential changes that would facilitate an efficient environmental review process for projects. All authorization decisions for construction of a major project must be completed within 90 days of the issuance of a record of decision for the project, although the lead agency could extend the deadline in some cases. The lead agency must develop an environmental review schedule with the project sponsor that is consistent with an agency average of not more than two years for the completion of the environmental review process for major projects. DOT must also (1) establish a performance accountability system to track each major project, and (2) provide other relevant federal agencies with a list of categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act that are applicable to highway projects and that would accelerate project delivery. The bill also eliminates the two-year limitation on filing claims seeking judicial review of permits, licenses, or approvals issued by a federal agency for railroad projects.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7130
One Federal Decision Act of 2020
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7130
    One Federal Decision Act of 2020


  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1953: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-1931: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • HR 117-3341: STARTER Act 2.0
Department of TransportationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations

One Federal Decision Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1812| House 
| Updated: 5/12/2021
One Federal Decision Act of 202 1 This bill provides statutory authority for the policy that requires federal agencies to coordinate environmental reviews and authorization decisions for major infrastructure projects. It also sets a goal for completing environmental reviews within two years. The Department of Transportation (DOT) must review existing practices, procedures, programmatic agreements, and applicable laws to identify potential changes that would facilitate an efficient environmental review process for projects. All authorization decisions for construction of a major project must be completed within 90 days of the issuance of a record of decision for the project, although the lead agency could extend the deadline in some cases. The lead agency must develop an environmental review schedule with the project sponsor that is consistent with an agency average of not more than two years for the completion of the environmental review process for major projects. DOT must also (1) establish a performance accountability system to track each major project, and (2) provide other relevant federal agencies with a list of categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act that are applicable to highway projects and that would accelerate project delivery. The bill also eliminates the two-year limitation on filing claims seeking judicial review of permits, licenses, or approvals issued by a federal agency for railroad projects.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7130
One Federal Decision Act of 2020
Mar 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
May 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7130
    One Federal Decision Act of 2020


  • March 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • May 12, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Rodney Davis

Rodney Davis

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (25)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Scott Perry (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Garret Graves (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 117-1953: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • S 117-1931: Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
  • HR 117-3341: STARTER Act 2.0
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Department of TransportationEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations