Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics

By: David Lightman

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 1,508

Last Updated: 1 hour, 29 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON —Suddenly there’s hope for cutting the reams of red tape that can make getting new energy projects a seemingly endless slog.

Top Republican and Democratic senators have unveiled a 417-page bill to overhaul the approval process, a pathway for what’s known as “permitting reform.” A debate is likely when lawmakers return for their lame-duck session in November, though getting to a finish line anytime soon won’t be easy.

Reformers will have to fight environmental groups, …

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