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S 5323 United States Senate · 118th Congress

UNSHACKLE Act

The UNSHACKLE Act modifies the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to speed up federal project approvals by imposing strict timelines for environmental reviews. It requires federal agencies to complete NEPA processes within 2 years, with penalties including 0.5% annual budget reductions for missed deadlines. The bill prohibits agencies from considering climate change impacts in their reviews and allows project sponsors to prepare environmental documents under federal oversight. It also expands state authority to assume certain federal environmental review responsibilities if states meet federal standards. These changes aim to reduce regulatory delays for infrastructure and development projects.
Issues: ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentProhibits climate impact assessments in NEPA reviews, prioritizes project speed over environmental protection, and weakens traditional environmental review requirements.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill accelerates federal project approvals and removes climate impact reviews, likely facilitating housing development and reducing approval delays for housing projects75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationSpeeds up federal project approvals by reducing NEPA review timelines, directly advancing transportation infrastructure projects like roads and highways that require environmental reviews.90% confidence
Sub-Topics: Property Development Climate Change
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 14, 2024 Last action Nov 14, 2024
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Nov 14, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Nov 14, 2024
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