In one of their last acts before adjourning for the winter recess, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act by a vote of 221-196. Endorsed by NATA, legislation would streamline National Environmental Procedures Act (NEPA) processes for federal agencies by establishing timelines and avoiding extraneous environmental reviews, among other reforms. NATA has long sought NEPA relief for aviation businesses and airports, which often experience lengthy and inconsistent environmental review processes that delay infrastructure projects and result in revenue stagnation for general aviation airports and FBOs. NATA is analyzing the SPEED Act’s specific reforms and their potential impact on NATA members. In the meantime, the Senate has not announced plans to take up the SPEED Act, but NATA will continue advocating for NEPA reform with Senate offices.