HR 677

EARA

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US Congress

Session

119th Congress (2025-2026)

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Jun 14, 2026, 4:06 AM

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Bill overview

This bill, the Expedited Appeals Review Act (EARA), aims to speed up the review process for appeals of decisions made by the Department of the Interior. It allows parties filing appeals to request an expedited review from the Interior Board of Land Appeals, requiring the Board to issue a final decision within six months of receiving the request, though not earlier than 18 months after the initial appeal was filed. If the Board doesn’t meet this deadline, the Department’s decision is considered final and can be reviewed by a court without any prior deference to the agency’s original decision. The bill applies to both existing and future appeals.

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2026-02-12Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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5/13/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)
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5/13/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)
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5/13/2025HouseVoice vote
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)
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5/13/2025Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1973)
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