House Passes SPEED Act to Reform Permitting Rules and Cut Red Tape on Critical Projects

Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SPEED Act, which Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) proudly voted for. The landmark legislation will modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) permitting process and deliver long-overdue reforms to cut red tape and accelerate the completion of critical infrastructure and development projects nationwide.

The SPEED Act streamlines NEPA reviews by establishing clear, enforceable deadlines for federal agencies, ensuring environmental reviews are completed efficiently and predictably. The legislation also exempts certain categories of projects from duplicative and unnecessary reviews, allowing agencies to focus on projects that truly require detailed analysis.

“Critical infrastructure projects take far too long to complete in California due to an overly burdensome permitting process,” said Rep. Kiley. “The SPEED Act will help us build housing, infrastructure, and water energy projects faster, delivering real results for communities while continuing to protect the environment.”

By restoring balance and accountability to the federal permitting system, the SPEED Act will promote economic growth, improve infrastructure delivery, and reduce costs for taxpayers and local communities.

Click here to learn more about the SPEED Act.

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