Responsibly And Professionally Invigorating Development Act of 2015 or the RAPID Act
This bill establishes procedures to streamline the regulatory review, environmental decision making, and permitting process for major federal actions that are construction activities undertaken, reviewed, or funded by federal agencies.
Upon the request of a lead agency responsible for preparing environmental review documents, a project sponsor is authorized to prepare environmental review documents for those activities if the agency furnishes oversight and independently evaluates, approves, and adopts the documents prior to taking action or making any approval based on the document.
No more than one environmental impact statement and one environmental assessment for a project must be prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) for a project, except for supplemental environmental documents prepared under NEPA or environmental documents prepared pursuant to a court order. After the lead agency issues a record of decision, federal agencies may only rely on the environmental document prepared by the lead agency.
Projects may adopt certain environmental review documents of other projects located nearby or prepared by states under certain circumstances.
The bill sets forth provisions concerning requirements for initiating and completing environmental review for a project, including for: (1) determining the range of alternatives to be considered in environmental review documents, and (2) a schedule and deadlines for completing the review.
A lead agency may not use the social cost of carbon in the environmental review or environmental decision making process.
Limitations are placed on 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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-28 | IntroReferral | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Vote | On passage Passed by recorded vote: 233 - 170 (Roll no. 518). | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Vote | On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 175 - 229 (Roll no. 517). | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6255) | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to add language to the bill ensuring that nothing would apply to cases that affect safe drinking water or air quality of communities near the project, infringe on the property rights of American citizens, or adversely affect Native American tribes. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | Ms. Kuster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (consideration: CR H6254-6255; text: CR H6254) | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 348. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | Subsequently, the Committee resumed it's sitting. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 10. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 9. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gosar amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar amendment No. 8. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Peters amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Peters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Peters amendment No. 7. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Dingell amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Dingell demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Dingell amendment No. 6. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 5. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Gallego amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Gallego demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gallego amendment No. 4. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 3. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lowenthal amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Lowenthal demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lowenthal amendment No. 2. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 420, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Marino amendment No. 1. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-25 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6232-6247, H6247-6256; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6232-6235) | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 348 as unfinished business. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | Mr. Goodlatte moved that the Committee rise. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 348. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 420 and Rule XVIII. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-24 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 420. (consideration: CR H6207-6213) | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-16 | Floor | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 420 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 348 and H.R. 758. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 24, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-11 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 198. | House floor actions |
| 2015-09-11 | Discharge | Committee on Natural Resources discharged. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | IntroReferral | House Committee on Natural Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 11, 2015. | House floor actions |
| 2015-07-27 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 114-228, Part I. | House floor actions |
| 2015-03-24 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11. | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-24 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-23 | Committee | Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law Discharged. | House committee actions |
| 2015-03-02 | Committee | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House committee actions |
| 2015-02-05 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. | House committee actions |
| 2015-01-14 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-14 | IntroReferral | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2015-01-14 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |