S. 1735, the Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act, advanced out of committee on August 6, 2026.
S. 1735 — Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act
What it does
This bill requires federal agencies that issue permits to post a webpage showing the status of each permit application, including what stage it's in, how long each stage takes, who is reviewing it, and when a decision is expected. Citizens and businesses applying for permits will be able to track their applications in real time instead of being left in the dark.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in Permitting Transparency and Accountability Act.
What happens next
S. 1735 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Rick Scott. Cosponsored by Dan Sullivan, Jim Justice, Joni Ernst and Katie Britt.
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