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NEPA Legal Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-3813| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Liz Cheney

Liz Cheney

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
NEPA Legal Reform Act This bill establishes requirements concerning the judicial review of cases about the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Specifically, the bill establishes standing requirements for NEPA claims, including a requirement that a plaintiff must personally suffer, or will likely personally suffer, a direct, tangible harm. In addition, the bill sets a statute of limitations for all claims related to NEPA. The bill also provides statutory authority for certain evidentiary standards concerning motions for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions. In addition, the bill limits fees that may be awarded to environmental attorneys.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-716
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-716
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-716: NEPA Legal Reform Act
  • HR 117-3814: UNSHACKLE Act
  • S 117-717: UNSHACKLE Act
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEvidence and witnessesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costs

NEPA Legal Reform Act

USA117th CongressHR-3813| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
NEPA Legal Reform Act This bill establishes requirements concerning the judicial review of cases about the environmental review process required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Specifically, the bill establishes standing requirements for NEPA claims, including a requirement that a plaintiff must personally suffer, or will likely personally suffer, a direct, tangible harm. In addition, the bill sets a statute of limitations for all claims related to NEPA. The bill also provides statutory authority for certain evidentiary standards concerning motions for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, and permanent injunctions. In addition, the bill limits fees that may be awarded to environmental attorneys.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-716
Introduced in Senate
Jun 11, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • March 11, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-716
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 11, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Liz Cheney

Liz Cheney

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • S 117-716: NEPA Legal Reform Act
  • HR 117-3814: UNSHACKLE Act
  • S 117-717: UNSHACKLE Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Environmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental regulatory proceduresEvidence and witnessesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costs