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Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Capito backed the bipartisan deal, describing it as a step toward faster infrastructure construction while maintaining environmental protections.

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
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Four senators said they had reached a bipartisan deal to speed permitting for energy and infrastructure projects, with a vote not expected until after the midterm elections. Supporters cite faster construction and lower energy costs; environmental advocates warn the proposal could weaken protections and review.

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Shelley Moore Capito R · WV · SEN
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Shelley Moore Capito
R · WV · SEN

Republican senator and supporter of the permitting deal

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Martin Heinrich
D · NM · SEN

Democratic senator and supporter of the permitting deal

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Sheldon Whitehouse
D · RI · SEN

Democratic senator seeking safeguards against federal obstruction of renewable energy projects

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration's actions on wind projects figured in negotiations

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Republican senator and energy committee chair supporting the deal

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Energy Project Permitting Bill

Sen. Shelley Capito helped negotiate a bipartisan deal among four senators to speed permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. A Senate vote is expected after the midterm elections. Center outlets present the deal as a push for faster project approvals, while also noting environmental concerns and unresolved wind and solar provisions.

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