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

A new 417-page bipartisan permitting reform proposal, titled the 'Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026,' has been unveiled in the Senate. The bill, negotiated with the White House and co-sponsored by key senators, aims to accelerate federal reviews for energy, infrastructure, and other major projects by reforming environmental reviews and litigation processes. It proposes changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and is expected to be a priority vote when Congress returns on November 9.