HR4218Reported by Committee

CLEAR Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-27
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican · GA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.7% (525 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/C001103

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (8)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.

2026-01-21

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would streamline environmental review processes for infrastructure projects by setting stricter timelines for federal agencies to complete environmental assessments and reducing the amount of paperwork required. This would affect construction companies, developers, and government agencies by potentially speeding up approval for roads, bridges, pipelines, and other major projects, though environmental groups worry it could limit public input and environmental protections. The measure passed committee on a close party-line vote and now moves toward a full legislative vote.

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Subjects

Environmental Protection
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