Requires agencies that issue permits to post a public webpage showing where each permit application stands, how long each review stage has taken, and who is reviewing it.

Official title: Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Senate

Introduced 13-MAY-2025

Referred 13-MAY-2025

Approved by committee 06-AUG-2026

Key points

Applies to any federal agency that issues permits, as defined by the Administrative Procedure Act's definition of license
Webpage must list completed review stages, the number of days each stage took, and the current status of each application
Webpage must include contact information for each reviewer, the steps needed before a decision, and an estimated decision timeline
Covers reviews done by other agencies as well as the issuing agency

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Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor Rick Scott (R-FL) Cosponsors · 6

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6 Republicans

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