Bill · S. 3800· Senate(119-S-3800)
ePermit Act
- Introduced
- 2/5/2026
- Last activity
- 2/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ePermit Act aims to modernize environmental reviews and authorizations using digital, cloud-based, and interactive platforms. It mandates the development of data standards to ensure Federal agencies can share information easily and reduce redundant reviews. The bill directs the creation of prototype tools and an authorization portal to track projects and public comments. Federal agencies will be required to implement these new standards and functional requirements within specific timeframes. Ultimately, the Act seeks to increase transparency, improve efficiency, and provide better data for project sponsors and the public.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill establishes a digital authorization portal to provide the public and Congress with real-time access to project timelines and status.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Project sponsors benefit from increased predictability and efficiency in the environmental review and authorization process.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill identifies that modern business process management systems can reduce costs for Federal agencies.
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 and Accessibility: Digital strategies are intended to make the community engagement process more accessible, available, and transparent to all stakeholders, particularly those in communities where new projects are built (Section 2, Finding 2).
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Improved Public Information Access: The bill provides that the public, project sponsors, and Federal agencies should have access to up-to-date, accurate information regarding project timelines and status (Section 2, Finding 9).
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Enhanced Public Comment Tracking: The development of prototype tools includes public comment opportunity tracking portals to increase transparency (Section 4, subsection 2, part B).
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Better Communication for Local Communities: The proposed authorization portal will include a mechanism to disseminate relevant information, such as public meetings or project statuses, to local communities (Section 7, subsection a, part 2, part iv).
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Streamlined Application Processes: The use of an interactive portal allows project sponsors to submit all necessary documentation in one unified and secure place (Section 7, subsection a, part 2, part v).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on Land Use: The bill explicitly states that automated project screening may not be used by the Council on Environmental Quality or a Federal agency to unlawfully restrict any activities on Federal lands (Section 5, subsection a, part 2, part B).
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+7Improves Privacy Rights+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+2Improves Environmental Protections+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+1
- 7/29/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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- Alan Armstrong
Republican · Oklahoma
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Ted BuddRepublican · North Carolina
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Steve DainesRepublican · Montana
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California