S.302: John P. Smith Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 3, 2017
Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2017
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Bill Sponsor

John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

Bill Cosponsors

2 (All Republicans)

Bill Versions

Engrossed in Senate - Nov. 29, 2017
Reported to Senate - April 6, 2017
Introduced in Senate - Feb. 3, 2017

Bill Summary

John P. Smith Act (Sec. 3) This bill modifies the approval process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for tribal transportation safety projects to categorically exclude qualifying projects from requirements to conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. A tribal transportation safety project is one that is eligible for assistance under the tribal transportation program and that: (1) corrects or...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 30, 2017	Held at the desk.
Nov. 30, 2017	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov. 30, 2017	Received in the House.
Nov. 29, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 29, 2017	Passed the Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7490-7491; text: CR S7490-7491)
April 6, 2017	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 33.
April 6, 2017	Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Hoeven without amendment. With written report No. 115-27.
Feb. 8, 2017	Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
Feb. 3, 2017	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S680-681)
Feb. 3, 2017	Introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

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