Dusty Johnson (R-SD)
To encourage States to participate with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard for certain covered projects.
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to encourage States to participate in the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council's online dashboard. It specifically targets covered projects that require a certification or permit from a State under sections 401, 402, or 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. The goal is to promote participation in the environmental review and authorization process. This would occur to the maximum extent practicable under the FAST Act.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
Streamlining the permitting process may indirectly facilitate project development and job creation.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to grow the economy?
Improved infrastructure and project coordination can support broader economic activity.
- Scored +1
Would business owners be better off under this?
A streamlined permitting dashboard can reduce administrative burdens for project owners.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Coordination: The bill encourages States to participate in the environmental review and authorization process under section 41003(c) of the FAST Act (Section 1). This may help facilitate the process for covered projects requiring specific water pollution control permits.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Improved infrastructure and project coordination can support broader economic activity. Is this likely to create jobs? — Streamlining the permitting process may indirectly facilitate project development and job creation.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — A streamlined permitting dashboard can reduce administrative burdens for project owners.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The use of an online dashboard promotes greater visibility into the permitting process.
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced in House
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