S. 4787 · In committee · Government Operations and Politics

FEAT Act

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-UT)

What it does

• Allows parties seeking Department of Interior approval for conduct, or challenging Department sanctions and civil penalties, to remove their administrative proceedings to federal district court within 60 days of initiation.
• Requires district courts to conduct de novo review of administrative proceedings removed from the Department of Interior's Office of Hearings and Appeals.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources