S 4307 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Fair and Timely Citizen Suits Act of 2024

This bill extends the waiting period for citizens to file environmental lawsuits under three key laws from 60 to 120 days. It directly affects individuals or groups seeking to sue polluters or agencies under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. Key provisions include: requiring a 120-day window before filing suit, prohibiting resubmission of notices if the deadline passes, and mandating courts to resolve cases "as expeditiously as practicable" with appellate decisions finalized within one year. These changes aim to streamline litigation while preventing repeated filings of the same notice.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 9, 2024 Last action May 9, 2024
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May 9, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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May 9, 2024
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