H.R. 573: Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-21 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] |
| Policy area | Environmental Protection |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-10 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-21):
Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act
This bill directs the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to annually report on the impact of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) on projects that require NEPA review. CEQ must publish the report on its website and submit it to certain congressional committees. The report must include
- specified information about NEPA litigation, such as the number of cases, the status of cases, and their outcomes;
- the length and costs of the environmental impact statements and environmental assessments prepared; and
- the time it takes to complete environmental reviews under NEPA.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jimmy Panetta | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-21 |
| Tracey Mann | R KS 2025-01-23 |
| Chuck Edwards | R NC 2025-02-04 |
| Russ Fulcher | R ID 2025-02-24 |
| Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1] | R CA 2025-02-25 |
| Brandon Gill | R TX 2025-09-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 573 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 573?
H.R. 573 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Studying NEPA’s Impact on Projects Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 573 are available on congress.gov.
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