H.R. 4776 · 119th Congress

SPEED Act

Introduced on Jul 25, 2025 by Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). 14 cosponsors, 7 of them from another party. Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Jul 25, 2025
Cosponsors
14
7 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.

Subjects

  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Government information and archives
  • Judicial review and appeals

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Dec 4, 2025). Public domain.

Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act or the SPEED Act

This bill limits the scope of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and modifies the environmental review of major federal actions under NEPA to generally limit the number of federal actions that trigger NEPA review and to expedite the review process.

For example, the bill redefines major federal actions, including to specify that an agency may not determine that an action is a major federal action based solely on the provision of federal funds.

It also excludes from the requirement for NEPA review certain proposed agency actions that have already been reviewed under another federal, state, or tribal environmental review statute that meets the requirements of NEPA.

The bill directs an agency, when preparing an environmental document for a proposed agency action, to consider only those effects proximately caused by the immediate project or action under consideration. Agencies may not consider effects that are speculative, attenuated from the project or action, separate in time or place from the project or action, or in relation to separate projects or actions.

The bill modifies the requirement for agencies to prepare an environmental assessment to apply to agency actions that are not likely to have a reasonably foreseeable significant effect on the quality of the human environment. (Currently, the requirement only applies to actions that do not have such an effect.)

The bill makes a variety of other modifications to NEPA, including by limiting judicial review of NEPA cases.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Bruce WestermanR-AR-4Sponsor

Democrats · 7

Republicans · 7

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 18, 2025· House· Amendments· Failed 205–220
  2. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 18, 2025· House· Amendments· Failed 208–214
  3. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Dec 18, 2025· House· Amendments· Failed 204–217
  4. On Motion to Recommit
    Dec 18, 2025· House· Procedural· Failed 206–211
  5. On Passage
    Dec 18, 2025· House· Passage· Passed 221–196

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jul 25, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Jul 25, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Jul 25, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Sep 10, 2025 · HouseCommittee Hearings Held
  5. Nov 20, 2025 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Nov 20, 2025 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 18.
  7. Dec 4, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-395.
  8. Dec 4, 2025 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-395.
  9. Dec 4, 2025 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344.
  10. Dec 15, 2025Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 119-395, Part II.
  11. Dec 15, 2025 · HouseSupplemental report filed by the Committee on Natural Resources, H. Rept. 119-395, Part II.
  12. Dec 16, 2025 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 951 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 951. (consideration: CR H6029-6044)
  14. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632 and H.R. 4371. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4776, under a structured rule and H.R. 1366, H.R. 845, H.R. 3616, H.R. 3632, and H.R. 4371 under a closed rule. The resolution provides one motion to recommit on each bill.
  15. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Carol D. Miller to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
  16. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 951 and Rule XVIII.
  17. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4776.
  18. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed general debate on H.R. 4776.
  19. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 951, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1.
  20. Dec 18, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  21. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 951, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 5.
  22. Dec 18, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  23. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 951, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roy amendment No. 6.
  24. Dec 18, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Roy amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  25. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseMr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
  26. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  27. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 4776 as unfinished business.
  28. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6065-6069)
  29. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  30. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4776.
  31. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  32. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseMs. Lee (NV) moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H6068)
  33. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  34. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 355).House · Roll call 355
  35. Dec 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 356).House · Roll call 356
  36. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 356). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6037-6040)House · Roll call 356
  37. Dec 18, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  38. Dec 18, 2025 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

Analisa's mapping of committee jurisdiction to federal agencies; the bill may touch others, or none of these.

Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE7 reports
    $8.5M reported (all issues)
  2. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY COMPANY7 reports
    $1.2M reported (all issues)
  3. PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO.7 reports
    $430K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY$189.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  4. Ceres, Inc.6 reports
    $490K reported (all issues)
  5. INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC6 reports
    $40K reported (all issues)
  6. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL6 reports
    $2.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL INC$271.1K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  7. SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION6 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  8. AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  9. BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION5 reports
    $260K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: BLACK & VEATCH SPECIAL PROJECTS CORP.$10M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  10. NATIONAL OCEAN INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $370K reported (all issues)
  11. THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.5 reports
  12. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC.$5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  13. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY, INC. AND AFFILIATED CORPORATIONS4 reports
    $2.4M reported (all issues)
  14. AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $2.7M reported (all issues)
  15. AMERICAN FOREST RESOURCE COUNCIL4 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  16. AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION4 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)
  17. ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC.4 reports
    $2.8M reported (all issues)
  18. ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA4 reports
    $691.5K reported (all issues)
  19. American Exploration & Mining Association4 reports
    $65K reported (all issues)
  20. American Pipeline Contractors Association4 reports
    $320K reported (all issues)
  21. American Society of Civil Engineers4 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS$360.6K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  22. Americans for Prosperity4 reports
    $2.2M reported (all issues)
  23. Appalachian Voices4 reports
    $140K reported (all issues)
  24. CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.4 reports
    $1.2M reported (all issues)
  25. CMS ENERGY CORPORATION4 reports
    $890K reported (all issues)
  26. COVESTRO LLC4 reports
    $720K reported (all issues)
  27. Central Contra Costa Sanitary District4 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  28. Central Utah Water Conservancy District4 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  29. Central Valley Water Reclamation Facility4 reports
    $110K reported (all issues)
  30. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.4 reports
    $68.3M reported (all issues)
  31. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.4 reports
    $7.2M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC$713.4K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  32. City of St. George4 reports
    $120K reported (all issues)
  33. Clark County Department of Aviation, Harry Reid International Airport4 reports
    $200K reported (all issues)
  34. Clark County Water Reclamation District4 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  35. Clark County, NV (Office of the County Manager)4 reports
    $160K reported (all issues)
  36. Colorado River Commission of Nevada4 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)
  37. Contra Costa Water District4 reports
    $240K reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CONTRA COSTA WATER DISTRICT$471.8K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  38. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE4 reports
    $550K reported (all issues)
  39. DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION4 reports
    $8.3M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC$17.5M in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  40. Dairyland Power Cooperative4 reports
    $80K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025, 2026.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Members of Congress, their terms, committees and identifiers (The @unitedstates project (from the Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, the House and the Senate))unitedstates/congress-legislators: legislators, committees and current committee membership · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)
  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 5, 2026 · loaded Oct 5, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.