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Bill · 119th Congress · HR 689
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Introduced 2025-01-23Topic: governance ethics · economy jobsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill requires each federal agency to review how it issues permits and decide, for each type of permit, whether a "permitting by rule" process could replace all or part of its current system. Under permitting by rule, applicants certify that they meet written standards, and an application is treated as approved if the agency does not act on a complete application within 180 days. Agencies could audit applications and permits, and could require corrections, suspend, or revoke permits when standards are not met. Applicants could appeal denials or enforcement actions in federal district court, where the agency would carry the burden of proof and could be required to pay attorney fees. The Office of Management and Budget would issue guidance, and agencies and the Government Accountability Office would report to Congress.
Sponsors
- Celeste Maloy Republican sponsor
- 19 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | House | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303. | |
| 2025-10-28 | House | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-351. | report |
| 2025-10-28 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-351. | report | |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19. | refer |
| 2025-05-21 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | refer |
| 2025-01-23 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2025-01-23 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-23 | Introduced in House | introduce |