Bills · HR 6640
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6640Environmental Protection
Build Now Act
INTRO DEC 11· LAST ACTION DEC 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to accelerate the approval process for water projects critical to California's Central Valley, a region vital for agriculture and facing chronic water challenges. If this bill becomes law, it means that projects designed to improve water infrastructure, like replenishing underground water reserves, could get through federal environmental reviews much faster. This could lead to quicker implementation of solutions for water supply issues.
However, the bill also means that federal agencies have less time to conduct these reviews. If the bill doesn't become law, the current environmental review processes and timelines, which can often take many years, would remain in place. The core issue is balancing the need for timely infrastructure development with thorough environmental protection, especially concerning sensitive ecosystems and endangered species in the region.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies to complete environmental reviews for Central Valley Project (CVP) enhancement projects within one year of permit application submission.
This provision significantly shortens the typical timeline for these reviews, aiming to accelerate project approvals.
PROVISION 02
If an agency fails to meet the one-year deadline, it must either get the applicant's approval for an extension or deny the permit.
This creates a forced decision point for agencies, preventing indefinite delays but potentially leading to more denials.
PROVISION 03
Allows applicants whose permits are denied due to missed deadlines to re-apply and requires agencies to provide previously gathered environmental information to expedite the new review.
This provision provides a path forward for applicants even after a denial, aiming to prevent the loss of all previous review efforts.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
8
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 11
Introduced in House
DEC 11
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6640
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last actionDec 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025
House BillHR 6640Environmental Protection
Build Now Act
INTRODUCED DEC 11, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 11, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
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