A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
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This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.
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303
No
89
Present
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Not Voting
38
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Filing registrants (4)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260)), PFAS legislative and regulatory policy, PFAS Action Act (HR 2467). Sale of Federal Helium System. A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes (S. 3451). Permitting reform, including NEPA process. H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act FY2023 and H.R. 7776 the James Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Became Public Law No: 117-173.
Became Public Law No: 117-173.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417). (text: 7/28/2022 CR H7400)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| house |
| On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Passed |
| July 29, 2022 |
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislative H.R. 5376 - The Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 2021 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act - public lands, IUU, and marine mammal provisions S.J.Res. 55 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions". S. 4904 - Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022 S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act S. 3451 - A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 4346 - CHIPS bill - public lands and oceans provisions S. 3046 - Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2021 H.R. 5118 - Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 7776/S. 4137 - Water Resources Development Act - endangered salmon related provisions H.R. 4690 Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act H.R. 8168/S. 4833-Save our Sequoias Act S. 4826-Community Wildfire Protection Act S. 4083/H.R. 7580-Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act S. 4066/H.R. 8723-Fueling our Nuclear Future Act No bill number - Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement (SAFE) Amendments Act Administrative Draft NOAA Climate Science Regional Action Plans Comments - NOAA-NMFS-2022-0007 United States Forest Service - Request for Information (RFI) on Federal Mature and Old-Growth Forests United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Proposed Hunting and Fishing Plan - Draft Plan for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, document ID FWSHQ-NWRS-2022-0055-0006 Request for Information, Recommendations for Improving Federal Hardrock Mining Regulations, Laws, And Permitting Processes; Docket No. DOI-2022-0003 NOAA Fisheries Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy Atlantic States Marine Fishery Commission Draft Addendum VIII to the Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Conference of the Parties 19 shark proposals National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
Client expense: $354,402 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2022 · third_quarter · Environment/Superfund
American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act (enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 (P.L. 116-260)), PFAS legislative and regulatory policy, PFAS Action Act (HR 2467). Sale of Federal Helium System. A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes (S. 3451).
Client expense: $427,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislative H.R. 5376 - The Inflation Reduction Act H.R. 2021 - Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act - public lands, IUU, and marine mammal provisions S.J.Res. 55 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions". S. 4904 - Promoting Effective Forest Management Act of 2022 S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act S. 3451 - A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 4346 - CHIPS bill - public lands and oceans provisions S. 3046 - Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2021 H.R. 5118 - Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act H.R. 7776/S. 4137 - Water Resources Development Act - endangered salmon related provisions H.R. 4690 Sustaining America's Fisheries for the Future Act H.R. 8168/S. 4833-Save our Sequoias Act S. 4826-Community Wildfire Protection Act S. 4083/H.R. 7580-Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act S. 4066/H.R. 8723-Fueling our Nuclear Future Act No bill number - Maritime Security and Fisheries Enforcement (SAFE) Amendments Act Administrative Draft NOAA Climate Science Regional Action Plans Comments - NOAA-NMFS-2022-0007 United States Forest Service - Request for Information (RFI) on Federal Mature and Old-Growth Forests United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Proposed Hunting and Fishing Plan - Draft Plan for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, document ID FWSHQ-NWRS-2022-0055-0006 Request for Information, Recommendations for Improving Federal Hardrock Mining Regulations, Laws, And Permitting Processes; Docket No. DOI-2022-0003 NOAA Fisheries Equity and Environmental Justice Strategy Atlantic States Marine Fishery Commission Draft Addendum VIII to the Horseshoe Crab Fishery Management Plan Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Conference of the Parties 19 shark proposals National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
Client expense: $351,335 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Support passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (H.R.5376) and its historic $370 billion in climate, justice and jobs investments Urge Congress to bring the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act to the House floor. Urge Congress to support the DC National Guard Home Rule Act in NDAA. Urged Congress include public lands protections and several public lands bills in NDAA Urge Congress to oppose streamlining the oil and gas permitting process (S.4227) and oppose any efforts to otherwise undermine environmental review and public input for federal actions. Supported the Department of Transportations proposed Greenhouse Gas Rule. Urged Congress to oppose S.J.Res 55- joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Urged the House to oppose S. 3451, which would restrict environmental review and limit public input opportunities, placing severe limits on government accountability and public access to the courts on computer related projects. Urge Congress to include as many climate provisions as possible in the reconciliation bill, which became named the Inflation Reduction Act. Urge Congress to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act. Urge DOT, FERC, and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration to hold a Freeport, TX public meeting (regarding June 8th explosion), update emergency response plans, and develop gas export terminal regulations. Opposed and urged Congress to oppose the American Chemistry Councils advanced recycling legislation. Urge Congress to support Biden nominee Laura Daniel Davis for Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM). Urge Congress to pass a clean Continuing Resolution with no poison pill riders. Urge OMB to support bilateral and multilateral international climate change finance investments within the Presidents Budget for FY24. Urge President Biden to remove World Bank Group (WBG) President, David Malpass. Urge Congress not to impose vessel crewing requirements that would inhibit offshore wind development. Urge Members of Congress to weigh in with the Securities and Exchange Commission about the need for a strong scope 3 requirement in the upcoming finalized climate risk disclosure rule. Support the Judiciary Act of 2021. Support the DISCLOSE Act. Support confirmation of Rachel Bloomekatz to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Support confirmation of Nancy Abudu to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Support confirmation of Dale Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Urge Senate to accelerate confirmations of Biden judicial nominees. Support Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act. Urge President Biden to issue an executive order requiring increased disclosure of political spending by major government contractors. Support the Respect for Marriage Act. Support increased federal appropriations for state and local election offices. Support the Womens Health Protection Act. Support the designation of the Springfield 1908 Race Riot as a new national monument Urged Biden Administration to designate Castner Range as a national monument. Urged congress to raise concerns about the draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the Willow Master Development Project in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Supported the passing of the CHIPs act in conversations with Commerce Sec. Raimondo. Supported the domestic production of photovoltaic components for solar panels through the Defense Production Act and Department of Energy Roundtables. Urged Department of Energy to center environmental justice in its work. Supported regulations for offshore wind installers in meetings with the Senate. Supported electrification and renewable energy for housing and funding for rural co-operative energy providers to transition to renewables in meetings with Undersecretary for USDA Rural Development.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act S. 1260 - US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 2836- America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) S. 2564 Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 3571-Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2022 H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act S. 3269-Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act S. 3978- National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services in America Act of 2022 H.R. 3587, the Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act (RESPECT Act) H.R. 2021/S. 872 Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 4848 Rescinding DHS Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act H.R. 8186 - Save our Sequoias Act S. 3451 - A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 7900/S. 2792- National Defense Authorization Act S. 4083/H.R. 7580- Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act S. 4064- International Nuclear Energy Act S. 4066- Fueling our Nuclear Future Act H.R. 577/ S. 173-Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act H.R. 7665- REC Act of 2022 S. 1264 Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Act S. 3046, Root and Stem Project Authorization Act S. 3709 Black Hills Forest Protection and Jobs Preservation Act Rulemakings 36 CFR Part 294 Roadless Area Conservation: National Forest System Lands in Alaska (Tongass Roadless Rule) Request for Information To Inform Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting, 87 FR 18811, 3/31/2022 86 FR 55757 - NEPA Implementing Regulation Revisions Designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a National Marine Sanctuary Superior National Forest, Boundary Water Canoe Area mineral withdrawal Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment America, The Beautiful Initiative American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas Presidential Determination (PD) Number 2022-11.1 Executive Order 14072: Strengthening the Nations Forests, Communities, and Local Economies Presidential Determination No. 2022-11 of March 31, 2022. Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended (87 Fed. R Seg. 19775 April 6, 2022).
2022 · second_quarter · Natural Resources
Legislation S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act S. 1260 - US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 2836- America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) S. 2564 Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 3571-Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2022 H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act S. 3269-Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act S. 3978- National Opportunity to Restore Uranium Supply Services in America Act of 2022 H.R. 3587, the Requirements, Expectations, and Standard Procedures for Executive Consultation with Tribes Act (RESPECT Act) H.R. 2021/S. 872 Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 4848 Rescinding DHS Waiver Authority for Border Wall Act H.R. 8186 - Save our Sequoias Act S. 3451 - A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 7900/S. 2792- National Defense Authorization Act S. 4083/H.R. 7580- Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act S. 4064- International Nuclear Energy Act S. 4066- Fueling our Nuclear Future Act H.R. 577/ S. 173-Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act H.R. 7665- REC Act of 2022 S. 1264 Resiliency for Ranching and Natural Conservation Act S. 3046, Root and Stem Project Authorization Act S. 3709 Black Hills Forest Protection and Jobs Preservation Act Rulemakings 36 CFR Part 294 Roadless Area Conservation: National Forest System Lands in Alaska (Tongass Roadless Rule) Request for Information To Inform Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting, 87 FR 18811, 3/31/2022 86 FR 55757 - NEPA Implementing Regulation Revisions Designation of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument as a National Marine Sanctuary Superior National Forest, Boundary Water Canoe Area mineral withdrawal Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment America, The Beautiful Initiative American Conservation and Stewardship Atlas Presidential Determination (PD) Number 2022-11.1 Executive Order 14072: Strengthening the Nations Forests, Communities, and Local Economies Presidential Determination No. 2022-11 of March 31, 2022. Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as Amended (87 Fed. R Seg. 19775 April 6, 2022).
2022 · first_quarter · Science/Technology
General issues related to U.S. federal government support for basic research, R&D on semiconductor and foundational technologies; issues pertaining to U.S. technology competitiveness and innovation policy, including S. 3832/H.R. 6978, the Endless Frontier Act, S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, and CHIPS Act amendments; S. 3451, a bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 6921, the Micro Act; and general issues related to adding diversity to the semiconductor workforce, including support for federally funded engineering retention programs for women and minorities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Manufacturing
General issues related to semiconductor investment and manufacturing initiatives, including S. 3832/H.R. 6978, the Endless Frontier Act, S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, CHIPS Act amendments, and S. 3451, a bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Computer Industry
General issues related to the semiconductor supply chain for consumer technologies and issues pertaining to U.S. technology competitiveness and innovation policy, including S. 3832/H.R. 6978, the Endless Frontier Act, S. 1260, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, and CHIPS Act amendments; S.3451, a bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes; and general issues related to adding diversity to the semiconductor workforce, including support for federally funded engineering retention programs for women and minorities
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3451.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7400-7401)
Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S121; text: CR S121)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $220,803 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $219,364 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service