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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate committee advances Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act to increase federal project reporting
Last action · August 6, 2026: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Sponsors: Rick Scott and 6 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs has approved the Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act, which mandates increased reporting and public disclosure requirements for federal permitting processes. This measure aims to standardize how federal agencies track and report the status of infrastructure and development project permits.
This bill changes the administrative requirements for federal agencies, potentially accelerating or clarifying the timeline for infrastructure projects by requiring more granular data on permitting delays and agency performance.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
federal agencies
These agencies must comply with new reporting and transparency standards for permitting processes.
infrastructure project developers
These entities may experience changes in the speed and predictability of federal permitting timelines due to increased agency accountability.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Aug 6, 2026SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- May 13, 2025SenateCommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- May 13, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced in Senate
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Focus on Permitting Accountability
The committee's use of a substitute amendment suggests significant refinement of the transparency mechanisms prior to floor consideration.
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