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Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3960| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to expedite the restoration and improvement of communications infrastructure following major disasters or emergencies by exempting certain projects from specific federal review processes. It provides that a Federal authorization for a covered project will not be considered a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and will not be considered an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A covered project is defined as one carried out within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or emergency, and must occur within five years of that declaration. These projects involve replacing a communications facility damaged by the disaster or making improvements deemed necessary for recovery, or to prevent or mitigate future disasters. Federal authorization encompasses various permits, certifications, and approvals required under federal law for such projects.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4741
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1050
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3301
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4741
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1050
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3301
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3960| House 
| Updated: 6/12/2025
This bill aims to expedite the restoration and improvement of communications infrastructure following major disasters or emergencies by exempting certain projects from specific federal review processes. It provides that a Federal authorization for a covered project will not be considered a major federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and will not be considered an undertaking under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). A covered project is defined as one carried out within an area for which the President has declared a major disaster or emergency, and must occur within five years of that declaration. These projects involve replacing a communications facility damaged by the disaster or making improvements deemed necessary for recovery, or to prevent or mitigate future disasters. Federal authorization encompasses various permits, certifications, and approvals required under federal law for such projects.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4741
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1050
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3301
Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023
Jun 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4741
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1050
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3301
    Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2023


  • June 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 12, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted