H.R. 677: EARA
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 | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] |
| Policy area | Government Operations and Politics |
| Cosponsors | 0 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-12 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-23):
Expedited Appeals Review Act or the EARA
This bill authorizes a party that files an appeal of a Department of the Interior decision with the Interior Board of Land Appeals to submit a written request for expedited review of the appeal. (The mission of the board is to provide an impartial forum within Interior for the resolution of disputes involving public lands and natural resources under Interior's jurisdiction.)
If a party submits such a request, the board must issue a final decision on the appeal not later than six months after the date on which the request for expedited review was received. However, the deadline may not be earlier than 18 months after the date on which the appeal was initially filed with the board.
If the deadline for expedited review is not met, Interior's decision is deemed a final agency action and is subject to de novo judicial review (i.e., without deference to the agency's decision).
This bill applies to appeals pending as of the date of enactment of this bill and appeals filed after the date of enactment.
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 677 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 677?
H.R. 677 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: EARA.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 677 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).