Reboot NEPA

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) has become a litigation machine that delays critical projects, straying from its original purpose of informed planning and public engagement. After decades of regulatory buildup and inadequate reforms, the system is unstable and unpredictable. A true reboot is needed—one that ensures certainty for agencies and courts, amplifies public voice without creating a veto, and uses AI and modern IT tools to streamline reviews and improve accountability. Congress now has a rare bipartisan window to enact durable reform that restores NEPA’s intent while enabling timely, environmentally responsible project delivery.