Bill · H.R. 6693· House(119-HR-6693)
SALAMANDER Act
- Introduced
- 12/12/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SALAMANDER Act," seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It aims to create expedited permitting procedures specifically for activities related to recovering from a major disaster or emergency declared by the President. The bill establishes a system where the Secretary can issue general permits for certain categories of recovery activities. These permits would incorporate interagency coordination and best management practices to protect endangered species and their habitats. The goal is to reduce regulatory delays during the rebuilding process following natural disasters.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?+5
The act reduces regulatory delays to ensure more rapid and efficient recovery efforts for communities hit by disasters.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+3
The expedited permitting process is intended to facilitate the timely repair and restoration of damaged infrastructure.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
By expediting the repair of infrastructure and property, the bill aims to facilitate faster economic recovery and rebuild efforts.
The opposite
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-2
The bill reduces individual consultations required under the Endangered Species Act, potentially limiting specific oversight for certain recovery activities.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Recovery Efforts: The bill aims to allow for more rapid and efficient recovery of communities and infrastructure after a natural disaster (Section 2).
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Economic and Property Stability: By expediting the repair and restoration of damaged property, the bill intends to support public safety, economic stability, and the return of private property to owners (Section 2).
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Reduced Regulatory Delays: The act seeks to reduce delays in post-disaster recovery that can currently be caused by consultation processes (Section 2).
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Streamlined Permitting: The Secretary can issue or modify general permits for activities directly related to recovering from a declared major disaster or emergency (Section 3, subsection A).
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Environmental Safeguards: The use of best management practices is intended to avoid or minimize adverse effects on threatened or endangered species and their critical habitats (Section 3, subsection A and B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Individual Consultations: Activities authorized by these general permits, when carried out according to the requirements, are not subject to individual consultations under section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Section 3, subsection D).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+5Improves Roads And Bridges+3Improves Environmental Protections-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 12/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina