Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Christopher R. Deluzio
Introduced
Summary
Lowering the cost-estimate threshold to $50 million would expand which infrastructure projects could use FAST Act expedited permitting. The bill would change two FAST Act definitions that now use a $200 million cutoff to a $50 million cutoff.
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- Project sponsors: Projects with estimated costs of $50 million or more would become eligible for expedited or streamlined federal permitting under FAST Act procedures.
- Federal agencies: Agencies would apply FAST Act permitting rules to a broader set of projects by using the lower threshold of $50 million instead of $200 million.
- Effective date: The change would take effect on January 1, 2027 or on the date of enactment, whichever is later.
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More fast permitting for infrastructure projects
If enacted, the bill would lower the FAST Act project cost threshold from $200 million to $50 million. Projects estimated at $50 million or more would newly qualify for expedited or streamlined federal permitting. This change would take effect on January 1, 2027, or on the date of enactment, whichever is later. Project sponsors, developers, permitting applicants, and federal and state agencies would see more projects enter faster permitting processes.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Christopher R. Deluzio
PA • D
Cosponsors
Jeff Crank
CO • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
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