HR8003Referred to Committee

Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-19
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Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
Democrat · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.0% (554 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

2026-03-19

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely speed up the approval process for transportation and infrastructure projects by reducing the time and paperwork required for environmental reviews and permits. The changes would affect construction companies, state and local governments, and communities waiting for projects like roads, bridges, and public transit systems to be built or improved. By streamlining bureaucratic steps, the bill aims to get these projects moving faster, though it could also reduce the amount of time available for public input and environmental analysis.

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Transportation and Public Works

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8003 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8003 To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2026 Mr. Deluzio (for himself and Mr. Crank) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FEDERAL PERMITTING IMPROVEMENT. (a) Definitions.--Section 41001(6)(A)(i)(II) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m note) is amended by striking ``$200,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''. (b) Permitting Process Improvement.--Section 41003(f)(1)(A) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m-2) is amended by striking ``$200,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''. (c) Effective Date.--This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2027, or on the date of enactment, whichever is later. <all>
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