SPEED Act

The SPEED Act would reform how federal agencies conduct environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for infrastructure, energy, transportation, and other projects. The bill would shorten the timeline for NEPA-related reviews to 150 days, compared to current timelines of up to six years for energy projects and two years for transportation projects. It would also limit the remedies available to courts when agencies fail to comply with NEPA requirements, eliminating the options to temporarily stop work or cancel permits and leaving only the option to send decisions back to agencies for correction. Additionally, the bill would prevent federal agencies from rescinding or altering completed environmental documents except in cases where courts order changes or applicants agree in writing. Supporters argue these changes would reduce delays and uncertainty in the permitting process, while the bill remains under committee consideration in the House.