Senate to Vote on Comprehensive Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill

The Senate is expected to hold a cloture vote on November 9, 2026, on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a comprehensive permitting reform bill introduced by leaders of the Senate Environment and Public Works and Energy and Natural Resources Committees. The 417-page bill aims to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure and energy projects, addressing decades of delays in environmental reviews.