Bill · S. 1355· Senate(119-S-1355)
REPAIR Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/8/2025
- Last activity
- 4/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The REPAIR Act of 2025 establishes new requirements for the judicial review of project authorizations. It sets specific statutes of limitations for filing claims regarding initial authorizations and subsequent actions. The bill introduces a mediation process overseen by the Council to resolve issues when a project is enjoined, remanded, or vacated by a court. It also establishes a default remedy of remanding an authorization to the agency rather than vacating it. Additionally, the act requires the maintenance of a public database to track judicial review timelines and report on judicial efficiency.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits project sponsors by streamlining the authorization and judicial review process.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Streamlining project authorizations can facilitate faster project implementation and economic activity.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+3
By reducing delays in project authorizations, the bill aims to promote economic development.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The bill restricts judicial remedies and standing, which may limit the ability to challenge environmental impacts.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The bill imposes strict statutes of limitations and narrows the criteria for judicial standing and remedies.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-2
Restricting judicial review and standing may limit the ability of individuals to challenge projects that impact them.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Project Resolutions: If a project's authorization is challenged in court, the bill provides a mediation process overseen by the Council to address issues and reauthorize development (Section 3(d)(1)).
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Prevention of Project Stoppages: In cases where an agency fails to submit a required remediation proposal, the Council can direct the agency to reauthorize the project, ensuring movement continues (Section 3(d)(1)(C)(i)).
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Speed of Project Completion: If an agency fails to reauthorize a project within 15 days of a completed remediation plan, the project sponsor can proceed with necessary actions to complete the project (Section 3(d)(4)(B)).
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Increased Judicial Accountability: The creation of a public database that tracks how long claims have been under judicial review aims to monitor the efficiency of the court system (Section 3(g)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restricted Judicial Remedies: A court is prohibited from vacating, enjoining, or limiting an authorization unless there is an imminent and substantial danger to human health or the environment (Section 3(b)(2)).
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Limited Standing to Sue: An individual can only bring a claim if they suffer direct and tangible harm—such as physical illness, bodily injury, or uncompensated economic loss—that was not analyzed in the initial authorization (Section 2(6) and Section 3(c)).
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Strict Deadlines for Legal Action: Individuals must file claims regarding initial authorizations within 120 days of the final agency action, and any subsequent actions must be filed within 120 days of the initial claim or the right of action is invalidated (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Reduction in Judicial Oversight: A final remediation plan developed through the mediation process cannot be subject to further judicial review or right of action by individuals or entities (Section 3(d)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3Improves Consumer Protection-2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Reduces Gas Prices+1Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households-2Good For Urban Residents-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1Improves Due Process-4
- 4/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mike CrapoRepublican · Idaho
James RischRepublican · Idaho