ePermit Act
Sponsored By: Senator Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
Introduced
Summary
Standardized, interoperable environmental permitting data and a single public authorization portal would centralize and speed Federal environmental reviews. It would set data standards, fund prototype digital tools, and require a Unified Interagency Data System with a public portal hosted by the General Services Administration.
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- Federal agencies would have to adopt data standards and a common taxonomy within 60 days and begin implementing prototype tools within 180 days, with twice-yearly progress reports.
- Project sponsors would be able to submit authorization documents once through a single portal and track case events, milestones, and timelines in real time.
- Local communities and the public would get clearer access to environmental documents, interactive maps, compiled public comments, and other visualizations to follow project reviews.
- Congress and agencies would get direct access to aggregated performance data and AI training materials, and the system would include AI-assisted analysis, automated screening, and metrics such as processing timelines and litigation counts.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Single online permit data portal
If enacted, CEQ would set common data rules and a shared online authorization portal. Data standards would be published not later than 60 days after enactment and guidance within 120 days. Agencies must assess systems within 90 days, begin implementing standards within 180 days, and a shared services pilot must start within one year. The bill would require a unified system be developed and implemented by December 1, 2027, with the portal hosted as a GSA shared service and public access to non-sensitive data, APIs, geospatial displays, and AI-ready performance data for Congress.
Safeguards for automated screening tools
If enacted, the bill would bar agencies from using automated project screening to unlawfully restrict activities on Federal lands. It would also say tools that are not inherently limited by project type should not be blocked from use based on project type. The bill would clarify it does not give agencies new authority to create additional regulatory requirements beyond existing law. These protections would take effect on enactment or as soon as guidance is published (not later than 120 days for the screening rule).
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
AZ • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]
PA • R
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 2/5/2026
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 2/5/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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