Overview
- The House approved H.R. 4776 by a 221–196 vote with 11 Democrats in favor and one Republican opposed, sending the permitting bill to the Senate.
- The measure narrows NEPA reviews, expands categories exempt from review, sets decision deadlines, limits who can sue, and imposes court timelines with a 150‑day statute of limitations.
- Provisions would codify elements of the Supreme Court’s Seven County ruling and restrict consideration of downstream emissions in certain project analyses.
- A last‑minute change preserves the administration’s ability to continue revoking some permits issued since Jan. 20, affecting offshore wind and prompting the American Clean Power Association to withdraw support.
- Industry groups including the U.S. Chamber backed the bill for project certainty, while Democratic critics said it weakens public input, and senators signaled they will seek changes as they craft their own package.