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Democrats and Republicans announce long-awaited deal to speed up infrastructure, energy projects

Heinrich said the agreement would make data centers cover the electricity costs they add to the grid.

Democrats and Republicans announce long-awaited deal to speed up infrastructure, energy projects
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Sep 30, 2026
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Four senators announced a bipartisan agreement they say would speed energy and infrastructure projects and make data centers pay for the electricity costs they add to the grid. They expect a vote during the lame-duck session after the election.

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Martin Heinrich D · NM · SEN
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Martin Heinrich
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Democratic senator and negotiator who announced the agreement

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Sheldon Whitehouse
D · RI · SEN

Democratic senator and negotiator who announced the agreement

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Shelley Moore Capito
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Republican senator and negotiator who announced the agreement

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Republican senator and negotiator who announced the agreement

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Energy Permitting Bill

Four senators reached a bipartisan deal on permitting legislation intended to speed energy and infrastructure projects. Heinrich helped negotiate the proposal. Left-leaning outlets portray the deal as a threat to environmental protections and a benefit to fossil-fuel interests, with critics challenging Heinrich’s support. Center outlets emphasize the bipartisan effort to speed project approvals and address data-center costs, while noting environmental concerns and unresolved wind and solar issues. Right-leaning outlets focus on limiting presidents’ ability to block broad categories of energy projects and making permitting more predictable.

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