To require the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on environmental reviews and causes of action based on alleged non-compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
Mandates annual reports from federal agencies to CEQ on all litigation under the National Environmental Policy Act, tracking case outcomes and impacts on major federal projects.
Who Benefits and How
Congress gains visibility into how NEPA lawsuits affect project timelines. Project proponents benefit from data on litigation patterns. Regulatory reform advocates gain ammunition for NEPA streamlining.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies must track and report all NEPA litigation annually. CEQ must compile and analyze agency reports. Environmental litigants face increased scrutiny of their legal actions.
Key Provisions
- Annual reports starting July 1, 2026
- Track all active NEPA civil actions
- Disaggregate by defendant agency and sector
- Report outcomes including vacatur, remand, and settlements
- Track attorney fee awards and costs
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Requires annual reporting on NEPA litigation and its impact on projects
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Document NEPA litigation impact to support potential reforms"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "ceq"
- → Council on Environmental Quality
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