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H.R. 8784 118th Congress House

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Official title: To require each agency to evaluate the permitting system of the agency, to consider whether a permit by rule could replace that system, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 18, 2024 Introduced by: Celeste Maloy Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 19, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 791.
Dec 19, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-940.
Sep 18, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Sep 18, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 18, 2024
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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 Latest action December 19, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 791.

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