119th Congress

H.R.4776

Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act SPEED Act

Chamber Passed·12/18/25

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Introduced

Chamber Passed12/18/25

Final Passage

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SPEED Act amends the National Environmental Policy Act to streamline environmental reviews and expedite economic development.

The SPEED Act, or Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act, amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental reviews. It introduces procedural changes, including limiting the scope of environmental reviews to effects closely related to the immediate project, prohibiting agencies from delaying actions based on new research, and setting deadlines for judicial review.

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Where it stands

Last: Passed the House · 221–196 · Dec 18, 2025
Current: Environment And Public Works Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

204 Yea

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217 Nay

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17 Absent

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Calendar

Dec 15, 2025

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

Sep 10, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on Natural Resources Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6029-6044)

Dec 18, 2025

House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.

Dec 18, 2025

House

The Speaker designated the Honorable Carol D. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

H.R.4776

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