US Senate advances New Mexico US Sen. Heinrich’s controversial permit reform bill

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 629

Last Updated: 22 minutes ago

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New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich’s permitting reform bill is one step closer to becoming law after clearing a key U.S. Senate procedural vote Monday evening.

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which Heinrich, a Democrat, has championed alongside a bipartisan group of senators, aims to hasten federal environmental reviews of energy projects. The legislation has received widespread criticism, including from fellow members of New …

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