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Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2025Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 677

EARA

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 23, 2025)

Expedited Appeals Review Act or the EARA

This bill authorizes a party that files an appeal of a Department of the Interior decision with the Interior Board of Land Appeals to submit a written request for expedited review of the appeal. (The mission of the board is to provide an impartial forum within Interior for the resolution of disputes involving public lands and natural resources under Interior's jurisdiction.)

If a party submits such a request, the board must issue a final decision on the appeal not later than six months after the date on which the request for expedited review was received. However, the deadline may not be earlier than 18 months after the date on which the appeal was initially filed with the board.

If the deadline for expedited review is not met, Interior's decision is deemed a final agency action and is subject to de novo judicial review (i.e., without deference to the agency's decision).

This bill applies to appeals pending as of the date of enactment of this bill and appeals filed after the date of enactment.

What just happenedSep 30, 2026

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large](R-WY)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 12, 2026Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  2. May 14, 2025IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 13, 2025FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. May 13, 2025FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)

  5. May 13, 2025Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)

  6. May 13, 2025FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 677.

  7. May 13, 2025FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1973-1974)

  8. May 13, 2025FloorH30300

    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. May 5, 2025CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 63.

  10. May 5, 2025CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-88.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. May 5, 2025Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-88.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. Apr 9, 2025Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. Apr 9, 2025Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jan 23, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jan 23, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  16. Jan 23, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House