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Public Law117th CongressEnvironmental Protection
S. 3451Became Law

A bill to include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 16, 2022)

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

What just happenedAug 16, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-173.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
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  1. Aug 16, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-173.

  2. Aug 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-173.

  3. Aug 16, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 15, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 15, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 29, 2022FloorH38310

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

  8. Jul 29, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417). (text: 7/28/2022 CR H7400)

  9. Jul 29, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 303 - 89 (Roll no. 417).

  10. Jul 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7533-7534)

  11. Jul 28, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Jul 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3451.

  13. Jul 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7400-7401)

  14. Jul 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jan 11, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jan 11, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jan 11, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jan 10, 2022Floor

    Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S121; text: CR S121)

  19. Jan 10, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  20. Jan 10, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawAug 16, 202249

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

Passed HouseJul 29, 202253

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

Introduced in SenateJan 10, 2022

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

Passed SenateJan 10, 202255

This bill expands the expedited environmental review and permitting process under Title 41 of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, commonly known as FAST-41, to include certain computer-related infrastructure projects. Specifically, the bill provides for the expedited review of infrastructure projects concerning semiconductors, artificial intelligence and machine learning, high-performance computing and advanced computer hardware and software, quantum information science and technology, data storage and data management, or cybersecurity.

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