The bill
SPEED Act
HR. 4776, 119th Congress — read as touching Pipelines & Energy Infrastructure.
SPEED Act
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/4776
Last Updated: July 12, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
ID: W000821
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The sponsor
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
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The money
$105,700 raised
30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
December 17, 2025
Introduced
Committee Review
Floor Action
Passed House
Senate Review
📍 Current Status
Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.
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Passed Congress
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Presidential Action
⚖️
Became Law
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 4776 Engrossed in House (EH)]
<DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 4776
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AN ACT
To amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilita...
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$105,700
25 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$105,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$0
No PAC contributions found
1
PUEBLO OF LAGUNA
$8,300
2
CHICKASAW NATION
$6,600
3
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
$6,600
4
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
$6,600
5
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
$6,600
6
SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
$6,600
7
ONEIDA INDIAN NATION
$5,000
8
CHEROKEE NATION
$3,300
9
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS
$3,300
10
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
$3,300
11
SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
$3,300
12
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION
$3,300
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
$3,300
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CATAWBA INDIAN NATION
$3,300
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NISQUALLY INDIAN TRIBE
$3,300
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
$3,300
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
$3,300
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ONEIDA NATION
$3,300
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
$3,300
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
$3,300
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TULE RIVER TRIBAL COUNCIL
$3,300
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MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
$3,300
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
$3,300
24
SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA
$3,300
25
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
$3,300
No committee contributions found
No individual contributions found
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
ID: G000592
Top Contributors
10
1
PENOBSCOT INDIAN NATION
OrganizationINDIAN ISLAND, ME
$3,300
Oct 19, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Feb 8, 2024
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 13, 2024
4
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Sep 28, 2023
5
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
OrganizationFULTON, MI
$2,000
Oct 15, 2024
6
PASSAMAQUODDY TRIBE AT INDIAN TOWNSHIP
OrganizationPERRY, ME
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Oct 31, 2024
8
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Jun 27, 2024
9
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Sep 26, 2024
10
KIRK, GARRETT JR
SELF EMPLOYED • INVESTOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Nov 2, 2024
Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
ID: C001063
Top Contributors
10
1
TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$3,000
Dec 31, 2023
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$2,500
Jun 30, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 22, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
5
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 27, 2024
6
GARIBAY, RUBEN
SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS • MEMBER
IndividualSAN ANTONIO, TX
$6,600
Dec 28, 2023
7
GARIBAY, SOPHIA S.
SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS • DIRECTOR
IndividualSAN ANTONIO, TX
$6,600
Dec 28, 2023
8
GARIBAY, RUBEN JR
SELECT DEDICATED SOLUTIONS • MEMBER
IndividualQUEMADO, TX
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
9
GASTELUM, JUAN C.
GREEN CORRIDORS LLC • SVP LAND PORTS OF ENTRY
IndividualLAKEWAY, TX
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
10
JAVED, MUHAMMAD T.
RICELAND HEALTHCARE • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
IndividualBEAUMONT, TX
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
ID: S001212
Top Contributors
10
1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE INC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 6, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
LEECH LAKE - PAC
OrganizationCASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
5
GOOGLE
OrganizationMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$1,000
Feb 21, 2023
6
CHAIN BRIDGE BANK
OrganizationMCLEAN, VA
$25
Dec 6, 2023
7
ZOTTO, CARLA DEL
IndividualGLADEWATER, TX
$10,000
Aug 27, 2024
8
ANDERSON, ROLLIS
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE INC. • CEO
IndividualSAINT CLOUD, MN
$9,900
Feb 8, 2024
9
FAISON, JAY
CLEARPATH • FOUNDER
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024
10
NYSTROM, BRIAN AND MARY ANN
NYSTROM & ASSOCIATES • PRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualANDOVER, MN
$6,600
Sep 27, 2024
Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34]
ID: G000581
Top Contributors
10
1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
2
TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION - YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$3,000
May 21, 2024
3
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,000
Sep 25, 2024
4
BROE, PAT
THE BROE GROUP • OWNER
IndividualDENVER, CO
$6,600
Dec 18, 2023
5
KARPLUS, BARBARA
SELF • TAX PRACTITIONER
IndividualNEWBURY PARK, CA
$6,600
Nov 29, 2023
6
WOMER, ROD
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEWBURY PARK, CA
$6,600
Dec 1, 2023
7
LAUFER, ERIC
LAUFER WIND • ENGINEER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
8
RANDALL, GIOVANNA
HONOR NYC • PRESIDENT/HEAD DESIGNER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
9
SAGAN, BRUCE
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Mar 5, 2024
10
SAGAN, BRUCE
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Mar 5, 2024
Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]
ID: H001096
Top Contributors
10
1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$5,000
Aug 6, 2024
2
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationTACOMA, WA
$3,700
Mar 4, 2024
3
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
4
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 6, 2023
6
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationSHINGLE SPRINGS, CA
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023
7
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2024
8
HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
9
MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationAUBURN, WA
$3,300
Sep 6, 2024
10
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY OPERATIONS ACCOUNT
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Sep 13, 2024
Rep. Baumgartner, Michael [R-WA-5]
ID: B001322
Top Contributors
10
1
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$3,300
Jul 30, 2024
2
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$3,300
Aug 23, 2024
3
KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
OrganizationAIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
$2,300
Oct 29, 2024
4
THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE COLVILLE RESERVATION
OrganizationNESPELEM, WA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2024
5
KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITY
OrganizationAIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
$1,000
Jul 29, 2024
6
YAKAMA NATION
OrganizationTOPPENISH, WA
$1,000
Oct 16, 2024
7
JHASHI, VAJA
SELF-EMPLOYED • ENERGY CONSULTANT
IndividualNYACK, NY
$13,200
Jul 22, 2024
8
BENNETT, GREGG
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualORONDO, WA
$6,600
Mar 10, 2024
9
CONNORS, JOHN
VENTURE CAPITAL • IGNITION PARTNERS
IndividualMEDINA, WA
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
10
CONNORS, KATHY
NONE • HOMEMAKER
IndividualMEDINA, WA
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]
ID: E000300
Top Contributors
10
1
WRIGHT, ELIZABETH
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$6,600
Jun 29, 2024
2
WOODWARD, JOHN
SPIERER WOODWARD • ATTORNEY
IndividualGREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
$6,600
Sep 19, 2023
3
BERGSTROM, ROBERT
BT CONSTRUCTION • CONSTRUCTION
IndividualFORT LUPTON, CO
$6,600
Oct 13, 2024
4
ERICKSON, GARY
EXECUTIVE CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION • GENERAL CONTRACTOR
IndividualCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO
$6,600
Oct 15, 2024
5
HASELDEN, BYRON
HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION • CEO
IndividualCENTENNIAL, CO
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024
6
HASELDEN, EDDIE
HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION • CHAIRMAN
IndividualCENTENNIAL, CO
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024
7
HASELDEN, MIKE
HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION • CO-CHAIRMAN
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$6,600
Oct 14, 2024
8
WAGNER, BRUCE
WAGNER EQUIPMENT • PRES
IndividualLITTLETON, CO
$5,000
Sep 20, 2024
9
DUKE, D. A.
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualENGLEWOOD, CO
$5,000
Oct 9, 2024
10
MCDONALD, BRUCE
MCDONALD INSURANCE GROUP • OWNER
IndividualLITTLETON, CO
$3,868
Sep 30, 2024
Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
ID: G000600
Top Contributors
0
No contribution data available
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
ID: D000230
Top Contributors
10
1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$2,000
Dec 31, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 6, 2023
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 13, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 31, 2023
6
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
7
FISHER, DEBORAH
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCOEUR D ALENE, ID
$4,000
Jul 29, 2024
8
BLOOM, BRADLEY
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC • INVESTMENTS
IndividualWELLESLEY, MA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
BRAUFMAN, JILL
NOT EMPLOYED • RETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$3,300
Oct 18, 2024
10
CLAPP, STEPHEN
SELF EMPLOYED • RANCHER
IndividualSEQUIM, WA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
ID: M001215
Top Contributors
10
1
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
COMTAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 11, 2023
2
RENEWABLE ENERGY, CITIZENS FOR
COMMADISON, WI
$500
Aug 20, 2024
3
POLITICAL COMMITTEE, NWF ACTION FUND
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Sep 18, 2024
4
US MARSHALS SERVICES
OrganizationNEW YORK, NY
$2,900
Apr 20, 2023
5
HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
OrganizationRICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 22, 2023
6
HOGAN, PATRICK F
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$13,200
Mar 15, 2023
7
HOLDEN, RONALD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualWILLIAMSBURG, IA
$13,200
Jun 20, 2023
8
VANDEWALLE, LOLA L
SELF-EMPLOYED • ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualBLUE GRASS, IA
$13,200
Oct 16, 2023
9
GLEESON, JOHN W
KLINGER COMPANIES, LLC • CEO
IndividualSIOUX CITY, IA
$11,600
Feb 15, 2023
10
SMITH, DYAN
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$10,000
May 13, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
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Total contributions: $149,150
Top Donors - Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 6 helped.
- +Pipelines & Energy Infrastructureconfidence 0.95
The bill directly targets midstream energy infrastructure by streamlining NEPA reviews for pipelines, LNG terminals, and storage facilities. Sections 2(b)-(g) reduce procedural hurdles, set firm timelines for agency actions, and limit judicial review—key pain points for midstream operators like Kinder Morgan and Williams Companies. This constitutes a clear regulatory benefit that lowers costs and accelerates project deployment.
- +Oil & Gasconfidence 0.90
The bill amends NEPA to streamline environmental review processes, including limiting scope of review, setting deadlines for agency actions, and restricting judicial review. These changes reduce procedural burdens and delays for federal permitting of projects, which benefits oil and gas extraction, refining, and infrastructure projects that require federal authorizations (e.g., pipelines, drilling on federal lands). Sections 2(b)-(g) and 3 collectively facilitate faster approvals, constituting a
- +Electric Utilitiesconfidence 0.80
Electric utilities frequently undergo NEPA review for transmission lines, substations, and generation facilities (including natural gas and renewable projects) that involve federal lands or permits. The bill's reforms to expedite environmental reviews and reduce litigation risk provide a procedural benefit, lowering compliance costs and shortening timelines for infrastructure investments.
- +Construction & Engineeringconfidence 0.80
Construction and engineering firms (e.g., Bechtel, Fluor) rely on timely federal permitting for large infrastructure projects. The bill's NEPA reforms reduce procedural delays and litigation risk, directly benefiting firms involved in building energy, transportation, and water projects that require federal authorizations. This constitutes a market expansion through faster project execution.
- +Renewable Energyconfidence 0.75
While renewable energy projects benefit from faster permitting, the bill's NEPA reforms apply uniformly to all federal actions. Wind and solar projects on federal lands or requiring federal permits (e.g., transmission interconnection) would experience reduced review timelines and legal challenges. However, the benefit is slightly less direct than for fossil fuels due to potential trade-offs in review thoroughness, though the procedural efficiencies still constitute a net benefit.
- +Nuclear Powerconfidence 0.70
Nuclear power projects (including SMRs) require extensive federal licensing and NEPA review. The bill's streamlining of environmental review processes, imposition of deadlines, and restriction on judicial review would reduce delays and costs associated with federal authorizations, providing a clear benefit to nuclear developers seeking federal permits or approvals.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HELPS
- Oil & Gas$3,500from 2 contributions
- LUNDQUIST, ANDREW$2,500
- HAMM, HAROLD G$1,000
- from 1 contribution
- CAUTHEN, KHARY$1,000
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