Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Unveiled in Senate to Streamline Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Top Republican and Democratic senators have introduced a 417-page bill aimed at overhauling the approval process for energy and infrastructure projects, seeking to reduce regulatory delays. The proposed legislation would shorten government review periods, facilitate simultaneous federal and state reviews, and reportedly bar the executive branch from denying permits for political reasons. It also includes provisions for data centers to bear the full cost of associated electricity infrastructure.