What does Preamble of FEAT Act do?

This bill is formally titled 'To expedite resolution of certain administrative proceedings at the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of FEAT Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Free to Exit Administrative Tribunals Act or the FEAT Act.

What does REMOVAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS. of FEAT Act do?

This section defines terms related to the removal of administrative proceedings to district court. A 'covered action' is an agency proceeding adjudicated by the Departmental Cases Hearings Division or the Interior Board of Land Appeals. A 'covered party' is a party who either seeks Department approval for conduct or seeks relief from a Department-imposed sanction or penalty. Covered parties may remove a covered action to a district court within 60 days of initiation. Removals are governed by section 1446 of title 28, United States Code. Removed actions will be reviewed de novo by the district court.

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FEAT Act

Last updated: 6/15/2026 · Introduced: 6/15/2026

Author: Mike Lee (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows parties involved in certain Department of the Interior proceedings to remove those cases to federal district court within 60 days of initiation.
Parties seeking Department approval or relief from penalties can utilize this removal option for proceedings adjudicated by the Departmental Cases Hearings Division or the Interior Board of Land Appeals.
District courts will review removed cases 'de novo,' meaning without deference to prior agency rulings.

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