Democrats Push Permitting Bill
Democratic lawmakers crafting a bipartisan energy permitting bill say they will not delay the legislation for a better deal next year. They plan to advance the measure during the post election lame duck session.
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Democratic lawmakers in the United States said on Wednesday afternoon they will advance a bipartisan energy permitting bill during the post-election lame-duck session rather than wait for a new Congress. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act aims to overhaul federal permitting processes for infrastructure, mining, and energy projects. Proponents argue the current legislative window offers the best opportunity to enact bipartisan reforms into law.
