Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Energy Permitting Bill as Democrats Take Power in Next Congress
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Updated · POLITICO · Nov 9
Senate to Vote on Bipartisan Energy Permitting Bill as Democrats Take Power in Next Congress
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Nov 9
Summary
Monday’s procedural Senate vote will test what supporters call the best chance in decades to overhaul federal energy permitting and speed approvals for energy projects.
The bipartisan bill was negotiated by the Republican and Democratic leaders of the chamber’s energy committees, with backers arguing the lame-duck session is the last realistic window to pass it this year.
Its path is complicated by newly empowered Democrats, opposition from key congressional leaders and tribes, and a short legislative clock before the current Congress ends.
Energy and industry groups, business organizations and labor unions broadly support the measure, which would mark Congress’ biggest energy policy achievement since the Inflation Reduction Act if enacted.