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RepublicanBill · H.R. 6163· House(119-HR-6163)

Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act

Rep. Valadao
Age: 49 years
California
Introduced
11/19/2025
Last activity
11/19/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
David Valadao
Cosponsors
None
Environmental Protection
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act,'' seeks to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It aims to allow Federal agencies to use existing environmental documents for new projects. Specifically, agencies can rely on previously completed environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. This applies if the new action is substantially the same as a previous one. If the actions are not substantially the same, the agency can modify the previous documents instead.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    By streamlining the environmental review process, the bill may reduce delays for new infrastructure or development projects.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    The bill allows agencies to reuse existing environmental documents, which could reduce the costs associated with conducting new environmental reviews.

  • Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+2

    Streamlining environmental reviews can accelerate the timeline for federal infrastructure projects.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    By allowing agencies to rely on or modify existing environmental documents, the bill may reduce the depth of environmental scrutiny for new actions.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-1

    While modified documents must be made public, the shift toward relying on existing documents may reduce the level of new, specific data provided to the public.