SMART Infrastructure Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3278

119th Congress

SMART Infrastructure Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia Lummis

R - WY

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a centralized web-based portal (e-NEPA) for managing environmental review documents and to integrate digital twin technology into infrastructure permitting. Digital twins are high-fidelity 3D models that simulate project performance and impacts. The bill aims to replace paper-based 2D documents that delay permits with real-time, interactive digital systems.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Requires the Department of Transportation to develop a centralized web-based portal (e-NEPA) for managing environmental review documents and to integrate digital twin technology into infrastructure permitting. Digital twins are high-fidelity 3D models that simulate project performance and impacts. The bill aims to replace paper-based 2D documents that delay permits with real-time, interactive digital systems.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

DOT must establish guidelines for digital twin integration within 18 months
E-NEPA portal must be operational by January 1, 2028
Pilot program required for at least 10 infrastructure projects
Digital twins must use open APIs for interoperability
Portal provides public access to environmental documents and comment periods
Bipartisan sponsorship from Senators Lummis (R-WY) and Kelly (D-AZ)

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Affects transportation infrastructure developers, federal agencies involved in NEPA reviews, and stakeholders seeking to track project approvals. Could significantly reduce permitting timelines through automated coordination and real-time project visualization. Benefits construction industry and communities awaiting infrastructure improvements.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3278, 119th Congress (2025). "SMART Infrastructure Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3278