| Bill | HR 3301 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 118 |
| Status | Archived — 118th Congress concluded |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023
This bill excludes from specified environmental and historic preservation reviews certain projects to replace or improve communications facilities following a presidentially declared major disaster or emergency.
In particular, it specifies such projects are not considered major federal actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or undertakings under the National Historic Preservation Act. This excludes the projects from relevant reviews that are required under those acts.
The projects must be carried out (1) within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or an emergency, and (2) not later than five years after the date on which the President made the declaration.
Bill Title
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2023-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2023-05-15: Introduced in House
- 2023-05-15: Introduced in House
- 2023-05-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.