Permitting overhaul advances in US Senate with tepid bipartisan support

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 33 minutes ago

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A proposal to overhaul the federal process for permits to construct energy projects passed a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate on Monday, though several Democratic supporters said the legislation needed more work.

The Senate voted, 73-25, to advance what’s known as the permitting reform bill, despite opposition from some corners of the environmental advocacy world who are influential with Democrats. Several Democratic members said they would be pursuing major changes through the amendment process.

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