Bills · S 1014
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1014Environmental Protection
Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 13· LAST ACTION MAR 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it shifts power over environmental permitting from federal agencies to individual states, particularly concerning wetlands and waterways. If this bill becomes law, it would solidify the role of Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida in managing permits for activities like construction that affect these sensitive areas, making it much harder for the EPA to step in if concerns arise about a state's environmental protection standards. For businesses and developers, this could mean more predictable permitting processes at the state level.
For environmental advocates, it could be a concern because it limits the federal government's ability to ensure consistent environmental protections across states. If the bill doesn't become law, the EPA retains its current authority to withdraw approval from state programs it deems insufficient and has more discretion in approving new state programs. This bill reflects a broader debate about the balance of power between federal and state governments in environmental regulation and could lead to more states taking over permitting responsibilities, potentially altering the landscape of environmental protection across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Ratifies and approves specific state permit programs for Michigan, New Jersey, and Florida, giving them full legal force.
This provision confirms the legality and effectiveness of these state programs, providing stability for current permitting processes.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the EPA Administrator from withdrawing approval for these specific state programs unless a new Act of Congress explicitly authorizes it.
This significantly limits the EPA's power to intervene or revoke these state programs, making federal oversight much more difficult.
PROVISION 03
Requires the EPA to approve any new state permit program that is submitted and found to be comparable to the existing approved programs in Michigan, New Jersey, or Florida.
This provision streamlines the process for other states to assume federal permitting authority, potentially expanding state control over environmental permits.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the approval of a state permit program is not considered a "rule or regulation."
This change affects the legal standing and potential for judicial review or agency modification of state program approvals.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 13
Introduced in Senate
MAR 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1014
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 13, 2025
Last actionMar 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025
Senate BillS 1014Environmental Protection
Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 13, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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