Bill · S. 1735· Senate(119-S-1735)
Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
- Introduced
- 5/13/2025
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act requires certain agencies to be more open about their permit processes. It mandates that heads of agencies that issue permits include a specific webpage on their website. This page must display information regarding the status of permit applications. The information required includes stages completed, the time spent in each stage, and the current status of the application. It also requires contact information for those reviewing applications and estimated timelines for determinations.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates that agencies provide real-time status updates, timelines, and contact information for permit applications on their websites.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
By providing clearer timelines and stages, the bill reduces uncertainty for business owners undergoing the permitting process.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The bill increases transparency and predictability in the permitting process which benefits business owners seeking government approvals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency on Application Status: The bill requires a webpage that displays the status of a permit application, including how many days it has been at a current stage (Section 2(a)(b)(1) and Section 2(a)(b)(2)(C)). This helps people track their progress.
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Clearer Timelines: The mandate for an estimated timeline for a determination and the duration of each stage provides clarity on how long the process takes (Section 2(a)(b)(2)(B) and Section 2(a)(b)(2)(F)).
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Better Communication: By requiring contact information for every individual reviewing an application, the bill allows applicants to know exactly who is handling their request (Section 2(a)(b)(2)(D)).
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Process Clarity: The requirement to describe all stages of the review process helps individuals understand exactly what needs to happen before a final determination is made (Section 2(a)(b)(2)(A) and Section 2(a)(b)(2)(E)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- 8/6/2026
- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Joni ErnstRepublican · Iowa
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Dan SullivanRepublican · Alaska
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina