United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2641 (113th)
RAPID Act
Introduced
10 July 2013
Last action
10 March 2014 · Introduced
Status
Received in the Senate.
Sponsors
Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23], Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2013 or the RAPID Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to establish procedures to streamline, increase the efficiency of, and enhance coordination of agency administration of the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major actions that are construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies. Authorizes a project sponsor, upon the request of a lead agency (the agency responsible preparing the environmental document), to prepare any document for environmental review required in support of, or for approval of, such an activity if such agency furnishes oversight and independently evaluates, approves, and adopts such document prior to taking action or making any approval based on such document. Defines "environmental review" as federal agency procedures for preparing an environmental impact statement (EIS), environmental assessment (EA), categorical exclusion, or other document under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Prohibits requiring more than one EIS and one EA for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. Requires the lead agency to prepare the EIS or EA, except as otherwise provided by law. Prohibits, after the lead agency issues a record of decision, any federal agency responsible for making any approval for a project from relying on a document other than the environmental document prepared by the lead agency. Allows the lead agency, upon the request of a project sponsor, to: (1) adopt, use, or rely upon secondary and cumulative impact analyses included in documents prepared under NEPA for projects in the same geographic area if such documents are pertinent to the NEPA decision for the project under review; and (2) adopt a document that has been prepared for a project under state laws as the EIS or EA for the project if such laws provide environmental protection and opportunities for public involvement that are substantially equivalent to NEPA. Requires the lead agency to publish a supplement to the state document if: (1) a significant change has been made to the project that is relevant for purposes of environmental review, or (2) there have been significant changes in circumstances or availability of information relevant to such review. Requires a lead agency to issue its record of decision or finding of no significant impact based upon such adopted document. Authorizes a lead agency to adopt for a project an environmental document for a similar project that is in geographical proximity and that was subject to environmental review or similar state procedures within the preceding five years if the agency determines that there is a reasonable likelihood that the projects will have similar environmental impacts. Requires the lead agency to invite and designate as a participating agency in the preparation of an environmental document for a project any federal agency that is required to adopt such document. Requires such an agency to collaborate on the preparation of such document unless it informs the lead agency that it has no jurisdiction, authority, expertise, or information with respect to, and does not intend to submit comments on, the project. Precludes any agency that declines to participate from submitting comments on such document or taking measures to oppose any permit, license, or approval related to that project based on the environmental review. Prohibits the lead agency from acting upon, responding to, or including in any document prepared under NEPA any comment submitted by a participating agency that concerns matters outside of such agency's authority and expertise. Requires federal agencies to carry out: (1) obligations under other applicable laws concurrently and in conjunction with the review required under NEPA; and (2) such rules, policies, and procedures as may be reasonably necessary to enable such agency to ensure the completion of the environmental review and environmental decision making process in a timely, coordinated, and environmentally responsible manner. Sets forth provisions concerning requirements for initiating and completing environmental review for a project, including requirements for: (1) determining the range of alternatives to be considered; (2) methodologies for analyzing such alternatives, including potential effects on employment; (3) a plan for coordinating public and agency participation in the review; (4) periods for public and agency comments on draft EISs; and (5) a schedule for completing the review. Requires all participating agencies to comply with such schedule. Establishes: (1) for projects requiring preparation of an EA, a one-year deadline for issuing a finding of no significant impact or a Notice of Intent to Prepare an EIS; and (2) for projects requiring preparation of an EIS, a two-year deadline for completing the EIS. Sets forth conditions for extensions. Sets forth deadlines for decisions required under any other federal law relating to the undertaking of a project being reviewed under NEPA. Deems: (1) a project to be approved in the event that a federal agency fails to approve or otherwise act upon a permit, license, or other similar application for approval related to a project within such deadlines, and (2) such approval to be final agency action that may not be reversed by an agency. Prescribes responsibilities of the lead agency and the participating agencies to work cooperatively to identify and resolve issues that could delay completion of the environmental review or could result in denial of any approvals required for the project under applicable laws. Requires the head of each federal agency to report annually on: (1) the projects for which the agency initiated preparation of an EIS or EA; (2) the projects for which the agency issued a record of decision or a finding of no significant impact and the length of time it took the agency to complete the environmental review for each such project; and (3) the filing and resolution of any lawsuits against the agency seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by the agency for an action subject to NEPA. Sets forth limitations to claims arising under federal law seeking judicial review of a permit, license, or approval issued by a federal agency for an action subject to NEPA. Prohibits this Act from being construed to supersede, amend, or modify specified regulations concerning environmental review of transportation projects. Requires the Council on Environmental Quality and each federal agency to amend NEPA implementing regulations to implement the provisions of this Act.
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Timeline
10 July 2013
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
10 July 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
10 July 2013
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 July 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.
Source: Committee
15 July 2013
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Source: Committee
18 July 2013
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
18 July 2013
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
31 July 2013
Vote
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 9.
Source: Committee
31 July 2013
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
27 February 2014
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.
Source: Calendars
27 February 2014
Discharge
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Source: Discharge
27 February 2014
Committee
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Source: Committee
27 February 2014
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-363, Part I.
Source: Committee
27 February 2014
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-363, Part I.
Source: Committee
5 March 2014
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 501 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2641. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill and makes in order specified amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-374. The resolution provides one motion to recommit.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 501. (consideration: CR H2220-2236)
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 113).
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 113).
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 217 (Roll no. 112). (consideration: CR H2240-2241; text: CR H2240-2241)
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2242)
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
Ms. DelBene moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Passed
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2228-2231)
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H2240)
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2641.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2641 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
Mr. Goodlatte moved that the committee rise.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Passed
Rule H. Res. 501 passed House.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2824 and H.R. 2641. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill and makes in order specified amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-374. The resolution provides one motion to recommit.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
6 March 2014
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 501 and Rule XVIII.
Source: Floor
10 March 2014
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Received in Senate · 10 March 2014 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 6 March 2014 · Download file
- Reported in House · 27 February 2014 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 10 July 2013 · Download file
Documents
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Received in Senate · EN · 10 March 2014
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Reported to House without amendment, Part I
summary · EN · 27 February 2014
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Sponsors
- Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
- related to → American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act
- related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to stop the ongoing waste by the Department of the Interior of taxpayer resources and implement the final rule on excess spoil, mining waste, and buffers for perennial and intermittent streams, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
- amends ← Amendment sought to strike the "deemed approved" language in the bill for any project for which an agency does not meet the deadlines outlined in the bill.
- amends ← Amendment prohibits agencies from taking into account the "social cost of carbon" from the "Technical Support Document: Social Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact Analysis Under Executive Order 12866 from May 2013 or November 2013.".
- amends ← Amendment applies the same timelines that the RAPID Act establishes for new projects to projects that are currently under review.
- amends ← Amendment sought to exempt from the bill any construction project for a nuclear facility planned in an area designated as an earthquake fault zone.
- amends ← Amendment sought to clarify that nothing in the bill will change or limit any law or regulation allowing for public comment or participation in an agency decision making process.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2641
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/2641
- us · 113-hr-2641 · source updated 7 April 2025