Fighting Budget Waste Act

House Bill

H.R. 829

119th Congress

Fighting Budget Waste Act

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Scott Perry

Representative

Republican

PA-10

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more authority over the environmental review process for natural gas pipeline projects. It would require other federal, state, and local agencies to follow FERC's approved scope for reviews, and set deadlines for completing these reviews.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

SponsorScott Perry (R-PA)

Introduced10/6/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Budget.

ChamberHouse

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Fighting Budget Waste Act

This bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more authority over the environmental review process for natural gas pipeline projects. It would require other federal, state, and local agencies to follow FERC's approved scope for reviews,

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This bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more authority over the environmental review process for natural gas pipeline projects. It would require other federal, state, and local agencies to follow FERC's approved scope for reviews, and set deadlines for completing these reviews.

Bill Number: 829
Sponsor: Scott Perry (R-PA)
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Policy Area: Energy

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fighting Budget Waste Act
Bill Number: 829
Sponsor: Scott Perry (R-PA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Introduced: 10/6/2025
Summary: This bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more authority over the environmental review process for natural gas pipeline projects. It would require other federal, state, and local agencies to follow FERC's approved scope for reviews, and set deadlines for completing these r

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) more authority over the environmental review process for natural gas pipeline projects. It would require other federal, state, and local agencies to follow FERC's approved scope for reviews, and set deadlines for completing these reviews.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act This bill expands the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to act as the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) of natural gas pipeline project applications under the Natural Gas Act. Thus, federal, state, and local agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review. FERC must invite and designate the other participating agencies involved in the authorization process. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, and other pipeline security measures. The bill establishes a deadline for agencies to complete NEPA reviews of pipeline projects and requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved. If a federal or state agency requires the person applying for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that the person submits.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands FERC's authority as the lead agency for coordinating environmental reviews of natural gas pipeline projects
Requires other agencies to defer to FERC's approved scope for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process
Establishes deadlines for agencies to complete NEPA reviews of pipeline projects
Allows companies to submit data gathered by aerial or remote means for agency consideration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would streamline the review process for natural gas pipeline projects by giving FERC more control. This could make it easier for energy companies to build new pipelines, but may reduce the ability of other agencies and the public to provide input on potential environmental impacts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Related Subjects

Computer security and identity theft

Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Government information and archives

Intergovernmental relations

Licensing and registrations

Oil and gas

Pipelines

State and local government operations

Transportation employees

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

829, 119th Congress (2025). "Fighting Budget Waste Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-829

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