Senators Clinch Construction Permitting Deal Before Election Jet-Set
A legislative deal to ease construction permitting sets up potential action in Congress when lawmakers return after the November election.
TL;DR
- A bipartisan deal on construction permitting has been reached by senators.
- The deal aims to speed up the buildout of energy projects and critical infrastructure.
- It is expected to be a top priority for Congress in the upcoming lame-duck session after the November election.
- The 'Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act' would require data center developers to pay their own energy transmission costs.
- Negotiators claim the deal will lower energy costs, build infrastructure timely, and protect natural resources.