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Summary of Bill HR 689
Bill 119 HR 689, also known as the Permitting Improvement Act of 2021, aims to require every federal agency to assess its current permitting process and determine if a more streamlined approach, known as permitting by rule, could be implemented instead. Permitting by rule is a method that allows for certain activities to be automatically approved without the need for a lengthy and complex permitting process.
The bill seeks to increase efficiency and reduce bureaucratic red tape within the federal government by encouraging agencies to adopt more flexible and simplified permitting procedures. By evaluating their current systems and considering the potential benefits of permitting by rule, agencies can potentially expedite the approval process for various projects and activities.
In addition to promoting efficiency, the bill also aims to ensure that environmental and public health considerations are still taken into account when implementing permitting by rule. Agencies are required to consider the potential impacts of their permitting decisions on the environment and public health, and to make informed decisions based on these considerations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 689 seeks to modernize and improve the permitting process within federal agencies, with the goal of promoting economic growth and development while still protecting the environment and public health.
The bill seeks to increase efficiency and reduce bureaucratic red tape within the federal government by encouraging agencies to adopt more flexible and simplified permitting procedures. By evaluating their current systems and considering the potential benefits of permitting by rule, agencies can potentially expedite the approval process for various projects and activities.
In addition to promoting efficiency, the bill also aims to ensure that environmental and public health considerations are still taken into account when implementing permitting by rule. Agencies are required to consider the potential impacts of their permitting decisions on the environment and public health, and to make informed decisions based on these considerations. Overall, Bill 119 HR 689 seeks to modernize and improve the permitting process within federal agencies, with the goal of promoting economic growth and development while still protecting the environment and public health.
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Current Status of Bill HR 689
Bill HR 689 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 689 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 689's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303. as of October 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 689
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
71Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
71Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 689
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Accounting and auditing
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Administrative remedies
- Congressional oversight
- Legal fees and court costs
- Licensing and registrations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 689
To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether permitting by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether permitting by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 689
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