To include certain computer-related projects in the Federal permitting program under title XLI of the FAST Act, and for other purposes.
Summary
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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May 2022
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Introduced May 24, 2022
Last action May 24, 2022
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May 24, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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May 24, 2022
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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