Bills · HR 3634
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3634Transportation and Public Works
Interactive Federal Review Act
INTRO MAY 29· LAST ACTION MAY 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the current process for reviewing the environmental impact of large infrastructure projects, like highways, can be very time-consuming and complex, often leading to delays. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly speed up the approval process for new highway construction by making environmental reviews more efficient and transparent through the use of modern technology. This could mean projects are built faster, potentially reducing traffic congestion or improving connectivity sooner.
For everyday citizens, it means they might get clearer, more visual information about how a proposed highway will affect their neighborhood, local wildlife, or air quality, allowing them to provide more meaningful input. If the bill doesn't pass, environmental reviews would continue under the existing, often paper-heavy and lengthy, procedures without the mandated push for advanced digital tools and the associated potential for faster approvals and clearer public communication.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Transportation must publish best practice guidance encouraging the use of interactive digital platforms and 3D models (digital twins) for environmental reviews of highway projects.
This establishes a framework for how these modern technologies should be used in federal project reviews.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary must select at least 10 major highway projects to demonstrate the use of these digital platforms and digital twins in their environmental analysis and public engagement.
This creates real-world examples and data to prove the effectiveness and benefits of the new technologies.
PROVISION 03
Applications for major federal highway grants will receive priority if they include a plan to use interactive digital platforms and digital twins for their environmental impact analysis and community engagement.
This incentivizes project sponsors to adopt these advanced tools, potentially accelerating their project funding and approval.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary must report on the effectiveness of using these digital tools and publish examples of environmental review documents created with them.
This ensures evaluation and transparency, allowing Congress and the public to see the benefits and identify areas for improvement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· South Dakota
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 4 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAY 30
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
MAY 29
Introduced in House
MAY 29
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3634
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 29, 2025
Last actionMay 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025
House BillHR 3634Transportation and Public Works
Interactive Federal Review Act
INTRODUCED MAY 29, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
