- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 10
- Latest action
- Apr 15, 2026
What it does
The CERTAIN Act would establish stricter requirements for federal agencies to terminate or modify existing authorizations, requiring clear and convincing evidence, written notice to authorization holders, and limiting such actions to specific circumstances like court orders, imminent harm, holder requests, or proven breaches or fraud. It also sets timelines for application reviews, deeming applications complete if agencies fail to act within specified periods, and requires written determinations for denials. Additionally, it directs the Council on Environmental Quality to issue guidance, mediate disputes in environmental reviews, and report on dispute resolution to Congress, aiming to…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.