Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
What this bill does
H.R. 10261, the Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act, would amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to add new disclosure requirements for federal agencies preparing environmental impact statements (EIS) for major federal actions that involve acquiring private property, including through eminent domain. Specifically, agencies would have to estimate the acreage or other measure of private property expected to be acquired under the proposed action and under each alternative considered. If the EIS identifies a preferred alternative, the agency would also have to state whether that alternative involves the least amount of private property acquisition compared to other options, and explain how public comments about property acquisition or eminent domain were considered in choosing the preferred alternative.
The bill would affect federal agencies that undertake projects requiring an EIS and involve taking private land, as well as property owners and communities affected by such projects, by increasing the amount of information disclosed about property impacts and how public input is used in agency decision-making. It does not change agencies' authority to acquire property or use eminent domain, but adds transparency and analytical requirements to the environmental review process.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10261 do?
- H.R. 10261, the Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act, would amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to add new disclosure requirements for federal agencies preparing environmental impact statements (EIS) for major federal actions that involve acquiring private property, including through eminent domain. Specifically, agencies would have to estimate the acreage or other measure of private property expected to be acquired under the proposed action and under each alternative considered. If the EIS identifies a preferred alternative, the agency would also have to state whether that alternative involves the least amount of private property acquisition compared to other options, and explain how public comments about property acquisition or eminent domain were considered in choosing the preferred alternative. The bill would affect federal agencies that undertake projects requiring an EIS and involve taking private land, as well as property owners and communities affected by such projects, by increasing the amount of information disclosed about property impacts and how public input is used in agency decision-making. It does not change agencies' authority to acquire property or use eminent domain, but adds transparency and analytical requirements to the environmental review process. The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, with a cosponsor, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It has not yet been considered by the committee or voted on, and would need to pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10261 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10261. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10261?
- H.R. 10261 was sponsored by Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10261?
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. (3 Sep 2026).
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