For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jessica LycosDate: July 29, 2021jessica.lycos@mail.house.gov

Gosar Introduces the National Environmental Policy (NEPA)

Data Transparency and Accountability Act

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) issued the following statement after introducing the NEPA Data Transparency and Accountability Act, legislation that would empower Americans to see and understand the full bureaucratic costs of NEPA by requiring each federal agency to report to Congress on its NEPA activity every year.

“Over the last 50 years, NEPA has become weaponized by those who oppose projects and want to stop economic development.   Endless delays and lawsuits are used to prevent infrastructure projects and job creation throughout the country.  The increasingly complex bureaucratic process has also dramatically increased the cost and timeline to complete projects.  Today, on average, the NEPA process takes 5.2 years for completion. 

By requiring clear transparency, this bill will allow Americans to analyze the costs of our expensive and burdensome NEPA system,” Rep. Gosar said.

You can read the legislative summary by clicking here.

You can read the full legislative text by clicking here. 

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