Permitting delays are driving up costs. Congress must act before it’s too late
Less than four months remain in this legislative session. The clock is ticking to pass comprehensive permitting reform. If lawmakers want to address affordability, which remains the No. 1 issue voters care about, they will prioritize creating a clearer path for building major projects. The federal permitting process is fraught with a complex regulatory framework and red tape that stymies much-needed infrastructure. We need meaningful improvements.
