What does Preamble of Build Now Act do?

This bill aims to optimize the environmental review process for Central Valley Project permits. The bill is formally titled 'To optimize the environmental review process for Central Valley Project permits, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Build Now Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Build Now Act.

What does CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW TIMELINE. of Build Now Act do?

This section establishes a timeline for environmental reviews related to Central Valley Project (CVP) enhancement projects. If a federally issued permit for a CVP enhancement project requires an environmental review, it must be completed within one year of the permit application submission. If the environmental review deadline is not met, the permit-issuing agency head may grant an extension with the applicant's approval or deny the permit. Applicants denied a permit due to timeline failure can reapply at any time. Upon reapplication, the agency responsible for the previous environmental review must provide relevant information to expedite the new review, to the extent permitted by law. A 'CVP enhancement project' is defined as a project supporting, enhancing, or maintaining the Central Valley Project and related infrastructure, including groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects. The 'environmental review' refers to fulfilling requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

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Build Now Act

Last updated: 12/11/2025 · Introduced: 12/11/2025

Author: Adam Gray (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a one-year deadline for completing environmental reviews of permits related to Central Valley Project enhancement projects.
The bill defines 'CVP enhancement project' to include groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects.
Applicants denied permits due to environmental review timeline failures can reapply, and agencies must expedite the review process upon reapplication.

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