H.R. 5085

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 2, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Friedman

Table of contents

• H.R. 5085
  • SEC. 1. Exemption of Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
  • SEC. 2. Natural hazard risk assessment updates

SEC. 1. Exemption of Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

• (a) Exemption
  • An action by a Federal agency related to an infill housing activity 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) Definitions
  • In this section:
    • The terms , , , and have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (). hazardous substance,pollutant or contaminant,release,remedial action 42 U.S.C. 9601
    • The term Infill housing means residential housing—
    • The term infill housing activity means—
    • The term urban use means any residential use, commercial use, industrial use, public institutional use, transit or transportation passenger facility use, retail use, or any combination of such uses.

SEC. 2. Natural hazard risk assessment updates

• Section 206(d)(1) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act () is amended by striking every 5 yearsand inserting every 3 years. 42 U.S.C. 5136(d)(1)