H.R. 3960

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 12, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Dunn of Florida

Table of contents

• H.R. 3960
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications projects

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Application of NEPA and NHPA to covered communications projects

• (a) NEPA exemption
  • A Federal authorization with respect to a covered project may not be considered a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (). 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)
• (b) National Historic Preservation Act exemption
  • A covered project may not be considered an undertaking under section 300320 of title 54, United States Code.
• (c) Definitions
  • In this section:
    • The term communications facility has the meaning given the term in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (). The term has the meaning given the term in section 6409(d) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (). communications facility installation 47 U.S.C. 1455(d)
    • The term means a project that— covered project
    • The term — Federal authorization