A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action (16 Aug 2022): Signed by 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
16 Aug 2022
Signed by President.
29 Jul 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417).
10 Jan 2022
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Common questions
- What does S. 3451 do?
- 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.
- Has S. 3451 become law?
- Yes. S. 3451 has been enacted. Status last updated 16 Aug 2022.
- Who sponsored S. 3451?
- S. 3451 was sponsored by Sen. Bill Hagerty [R-TN] (Republican-TN), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3451?
- Signed by President. (16 Aug 2022).
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