Senate advances bill to speed up permit reviews for infrastructure projects
Summary
The Senate voted 73-25 to begin considering bipartisan legislation that would speed federal reviews for energy and other infrastructure projects and require datacenters to pay for the energy they use. Supporters say it could reduce delays and electricity costs, while opponents warn it could weaken environmental protections and encourage more fossil fuel development.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 73-25 to formally take up the bill.
- The bill would shorten permitting timelines for clean energy and fossil fuel projects.
- The proposal includes provisions requiring datacenters to pay for the energy they use.
- President Donald Trump urged senators to support the bill.
- Industry groups representing clean energy and oil and gas developers support the legislation.
- Environmental groups, including the Sierra Club and National Wildlife Federation, oppose the bill over changes to environmental review and limits on court challenges.
- The bill's two Democratic and two Republican Senate sponsors released proposed amendments to build support.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the bill, saying it falls short in several areas.
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