Bills · HR 8247
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8247Environmental Protection
Commonsense Review Act
This bill creates a task force to help federal agencies share environmental review shortcuts, making it faster to build interstate power lines and energy storage facilities.AI-written
INTRO APR 13· LAST ACTION APR 13
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AI-writtenForces federal agencies to share and expand 'fast-track' environmental lists for power lines and battery storage projects to speed up energy grid construction.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenUpdating the U.S. power grid to handle more renewable energy and prevent blackouts often takes years or even decades, largely due to the time it takes to get federal permits. Currently, different agencies have different rules; one agency might have a shortcut for a project while another requires a massive study for the exact same thing.
If this becomes law, it forces agencies to sync their rules, potentially shaving years off the timeline for critical energy projects. If it doesn't pass, the permitting process remains fragmented and slow, which many experts argue makes it harder to meet climate goals and improve the reliability of the electric grid.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an interagency group led by the Secretary of Energy.
It forces different parts of the government that often work in silos to coordinate their energy policies.
PROVISION 02
Requires agencies to adopt 'categorical exclusions' used by other agencies in the group.
This allows agencies to use existing shortcuts for environmental reviews rather than creating new ones from scratch.
PROVISION 03
Directs the creation of new shortcuts specifically for power lines and battery storage.
It prioritizes the two most important technologies needed to modernize the electric grid and integrate wind and solar power.
PROVISION 04
Requires a final report to Congress and then dissolves the group.
It ensures the work is finished within a year and provides lawmakers with ideas for further cutting red tape.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 13
Introduced in House
APR 13
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8247
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 13, 2026
Last actionApr 13, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 13, 2026
House BillHR 8247Environmental Protection
Commonsense Review Act
This bill creates a task force to help federal agencies share environmental review shortcuts, making it faster to build interstate power lines and energy storage facilities.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 13, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 13, 2026
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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