Permitting Reforms Proposed Under the 119th Congress
Permitting reform has been an ongoing policy issue for multiple Congresses now.
The 118th Congress adopted some permitting reforms as part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act and nearly adopted a larger permitting reform as part of the Energy Permitting Reform Act.
The topic is gaining traction under the 119th, with more bills and deeper policies proposed.
This piece attempts to lay out the broad strokes of key legislation and explain their likely effects.
It should not be considered an R Street endorsement of listed legislation, as noted by Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.
Permitting reform has been an ongoing policy issue for multiple Congresses now.
Author's summary: Permitting reforms gain traction in the 119th Congress.