To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 May 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7870, proposes to add specific computer-related infrastructure projects to an existing federal program designed to expedite environmental reviews and permitting processes. This program, known as FAST-41, currently applies to certain infrastructure projects. The bill would expand this expedited process to include projects related to semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing, advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and management, and cybersecurity.
The legislation would affect companies and organizations developing these types of computer-related infrastructure. By including these projects in the FAST-41 program, they could potentially benefit from a more streamlined and efficient environmental review and permitting timeline. This could lead to faster development and deployment of new technologies and infrastructure in these critical areas.
H.R. 7870 was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2022 by Representative Michael McCaul and has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As it has only been introduced, it is in the initial stage of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, potentially amended, and passed by the House, then passed by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.
Timeline
24 May 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7870 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7870, proposes to add specific computer-related infrastructure projects to an existing federal program designed to expedite environmental reviews and permitting processes. This program, known as FAST-41, currently applies to certain infrastructure projects. The bill would expand this expedited process to include projects related to semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing, advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and management, and cybersecurity. The legislation would affect companies and organizations developing these types of computer-related infrastructure. By including these projects in the FAST-41 program, they could potentially benefit from a more streamlined and efficient environmental review and permitting timeline. This could lead to faster development and deployment of new technologies and infrastructure in these critical areas. H.R. 7870 was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2022 by Representative Michael McCaul and has been referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. As it has only been introduced, it is in the initial stage of the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, potentially amended, and passed by the House, then passed by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 7870 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7870. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7870?
- H.R. 7870 was sponsored by Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7870?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (24 May 2022).
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