S 2226
Necessary Environmental Exemptions for Defense Act
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This bill, the Necessary Environmental Exemptions for Defense Act, seeks to grant the Department of Defense exemptions from certain environmental protection laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It argues that these laws often hinder the military's ability to respond to threats, particularly from the Chinese Communist Party, and prioritizes national defense. The bill would allow the Department and its contractors to proceed with activities related to readiness, infrastructure, and technology development without undergoing standard environmental reviews, subject to presidential certification.
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