Bills · HR 6352
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6352Energy
CLEAR Act of 2025
INTRO DEC 2· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally changes the balance between accelerating energy project development and allowing for public and environmental oversight. If passed, it could significantly speed up the construction of new energy infrastructure, potentially leading to quicker deployment of new energy sources or more efficient transportation of existing ones. This might be seen as beneficial for energy independence or economic growth.
However, it also means that public concerns about the environmental impact, safety, or community effects of these projects might have fewer opportunities for thorough judicial review. By limiting the number and scope of legal challenges and shortening timelines, the bill could reduce the ability of citizens and groups to hold agencies and developers accountable, potentially allowing projects with flaws in their approval process or significant negative impacts to proceed with less scrutiny than current law allows. Voters should care about whether they prioritize faster project development over the existing avenues for challenging large-scale energy projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a "single action rule" preventing any subsequent lawsuits against an energy project once a previous legal challenge related to that same project has been finally decided by a court, regardless of who brought the lawsuit or what specific part of the project was challenged.
This provision aims to prevent endless litigation that can delay projects, but it significantly reduces the overall opportunities for judicial review of complex projects.
PROVISION 02
Requires individuals or groups bringing a lawsuit against an energy project to have submitted a detailed public comment during the agency's review period, and the lawsuit must specifically concern the issues raised in that comment.
This limits who can file a lawsuit and forces early, specific engagement from potential challengers, potentially excluding those who become aware of issues later.
PROVISION 03
Sets a 150-day deadline for filing lawsuits against energy project authorizations after the final agency action is made public, a shorter period than typically allowed.
This shortens the window for legal challenges, requiring quick action from those intending to sue and potentially reducing the time for thorough legal preparation.
PROVISION 04
Mandates that courts, when reviewing agency decisions, defer to the agency's factual findings and only reverse procedural errors if the agency "abused its substantial discretion." If errors are found, the court must remand (send back) the decision with a 180-day deadline for corrections, and the project's authorization remains in effect during this time.
This significantly strengthens agency authority and limits judicial power to halt or extensively modify projects, streamlining the correction process but potentially weakening judicial oversight.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 2
Introduced in House
DEC 2
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6352
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 2, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025
House BillHR 6352Energy
CLEAR Act of 2025
INTRODUCED DEC 2, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
0
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