Bills · HR 7329
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7329Energy
FREEDOM Act
INTRO FEB 3· LAST ACTION MAR 20
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the speed and cost of building essential energy and mineral infrastructure in the United States. If it becomes law, it could significantly accelerate the development of new energy sources and critical mineral supplies by reducing the regulatory hurdles and financial risks associated with long permitting processes and potential project cancellations. This could have real-world implications for energy independence, job creation, and the cost of energy for homes and businesses.
Conversely, if the bill does not pass, the current federal permitting processes would continue without these proposed changes. This means ongoing delays, higher project costs, and potentially slower development of new infrastructure, which supporters argue could stifle economic growth and hinder efforts to secure diverse energy and mineral resources. It also raises questions about the balance between environmental protection and expedited project development.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends existing laws like the Energy Act of 2020 and the Mineral Leasing Act to streamline the processes for federal agencies to approve energy and mineral projects.
This aims to remove administrative obstacles and significantly speed up the federal approval processes for critical energy and mineral infrastructure.
PROVISION 02
Establishes clear deadlines for federal agencies to issue permits and approvals for energy and mineral projects, and allows for expedited court action if these deadlines are not met.
This creates accountability and certainty for project developers, reducing the lengthy delays that can significantly increase costs or halt projects entirely.
PROVISION 03
Limits the ability of federal agencies to stop energy and mineral projects once they have received all necessary permits and approvals.
This provision aims to protect companies from severe financial losses after they have made substantial investments based on prior federal authorizations.
PROVISION 04
Creates a 'de-risking compensation program' to financially compensate project sponsors if a federal agency halts a fully permitted project.
This provides a financial safety net, reducing the investment risk for companies developing large-scale energy and mineral infrastructure.
PROVISION 05
Requires federal Secretaries to develop or adopt 'categorical exclusions' for certain low-disturbance activities for energy projects on federal land.
This could speed up environmental reviews for smaller, less impactful activities, further accelerating overall project development.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 2 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSMAR 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
FEB 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
FEB 3
Introduced in House
FEB 3
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7329
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2026
Last actionMar 20, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026
House BillHR 7329Energy
FREEDOM Act
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 20, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
58 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
