GoKawiilSenate's bipartisan BAAJA permitting bill advances, speeding energy project approvals
Four senators — Shelley Moore Capito, Sheldon Whitehouse, Mike Lee and Martin Heinrich — introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act on September 30th to accelerate permitting for energy projects. The bill would shorten environmental reviews and curb communities' ability to challenge projects in court, and has drawn support from both clean energy advocates and fossil fuel interests.