Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would expand fast-track permitting eligibility. It lowers the FAST Act cost-estimate trigger from $200 million to $50 million so more mid-sized projects can use expedited or streamlined federal permitting processes.
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- Project sponsors and developers: Projects estimated between $50 million and $200 million would become eligible for expedited permitting, which could shorten review steps and speed project starts.
- State and local governments: More local infrastructure proposals could qualify for federal fast-track processes, changing planning and coordination for roads, transit, energy, and other projects.
- Federal permitting agencies: Agencies would apply FAST Act streamlined procedures to a larger set of projects, increasing the number of cases handled under those rules.
- Communities near mid-sized projects: Faster permitting could move project timelines forward, affecting when construction and local impacts begin.
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More projects eligible for fast permits
This bill would lower two FAST Act cost-estimate thresholds from $200,000,000 to $50,000,000. If enacted, more infrastructure projects would meet those thresholds and could use expedited or streamlined permitting processes. The change would take effect on January 1, 2027, or on the date of enactment, whichever is later. Project sponsors and permitting agencies would follow the new rules only after that date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
PA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]
CO • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Roll Call Votes
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