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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8003
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 19, 2026
Mr. Deluzio (for himself and Mr. Crank) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend title XLI of the FAST Act to lower the cost estimate threshold relating to eligibility of infrastructure projects for certain permitting processes, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Expanding the Fast Track Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Federal permitting improvement
(a) Definitions
Section 41001(6)(A)(i)(II) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m note) is amended by striking $200,000,000
and inserting $50,000,000
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(b) Permitting process improvement
Section 41003(f)(1)(A) of the FAST Act (42 U.S.C. 4370m–2) is amended by striking $200,000,000
and inserting $50,000,000
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(c) Effective date
This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2027, or on the date of enactment, whichever is later.