Senate moves forward on bipartisan energy permitting bill
The procedural vote came on a measure to speed infrastructure projects, drawing divided reactions from environmentalists and Democrats.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
What happened
The Senate voted Monday to advance a bipartisan bill that would speed permitting for big projects, from gas pipelines to clean energy. Environmentalists are torn because the bill would boost infrastructure but weaken environmental laws. Democrats are divided over whether it favors clean energy or fossil fuels.
Why it matters
The bill's fate remains uncertain, because questions over the treatment of tribal and community voices could still stall it.
Timeline
- Monday: The Senate votes to advance the bipartisan bill to speed permitting for infrastructure and energy projects.
- Nov 10, 11:57 AM ET: Democrats remain divided over whether the bill favors clean energy or fossil fuels, and concerns over tribal and community voices could still stall it.
Coverage
- Senate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks Loom (insideclimatenews.org)
- Senate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energy (The Guardian)
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