H.R. 689 Reported by committee Government Operations and Politics

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To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether permitting by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] Introduced January 23, 2025 Cosponsors 19 (19 R) Latest action October 28, 2025

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Actions

  1. Oct 28, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303.
  2. Oct 28, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-351.
  3. May 21, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
  4. May 21, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Jan 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  6. Jan 23, 2025 Introduced in House

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