Senate to Vote on Permitting Bill Nov. 9.

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on November 9 for the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a significant permitting overhaul bill. The legislation aims to reform environmental reviews and litigation, strengthen federal authority for interstate transmission lines, and make changes to tribal consultations under the National Historic Preservation Act, with its advancement requiring at least 60 Senate votes.