Special Report: The Permitting Bill Trump Wants — One-Year Reviews, a 150-Day Lawsuit Clock and Data Centers Paying for Their Own Grid Hookups
The Senate scheduled its first vote for Monday evening on S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, which President Trump says will let America build pipelines, mines and power plants "faster than ever before." Here is what the bill does, what changed over the weekend, who is for and against it — and what comes next.
By Clara Hughes
For years, Americans have watched energy projects sit in federal review and in court for longer than it takes to build them. The Senate is now trying to change that. On Monday at 5:30 p.m. Eastern, senators were scheduled to vote on cutting off debate over taking up S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. It needs 60 votes. That means at least seven Democrats must join even if all 53 Republicans vote yes, Hard Hat Report noted. President Trump is behind it. "This Landmark Permitting Reform Legislation will codify our America First Energy Agenda, and ensure that we can build Pipelines, Mines, and Power Plants faster than ever before, lowering Energy Costs for American Families, and creating High Paying American Jobs," he posted on Truth Social. Keep reading with Altas Premium.