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- 1Bipartisan permitting bill would speed US energy projects▼Bipartisan permitting bill in Congress could speed energy projects, but draws green critics
A bipartisan bill in the US Congress aims to shorten and simplify the federal permitting process for energy projects, including transmission lines, pipelines and renewables. Supporters argue the current review process delays critical infrastructure for years. Environmental groups oppose the measure, warning it could weaken oversight and fast-track fossil fuel projects at the expense of climate and community safeguards.
- 2Congress Seeks a Shot Clock on Permitting Delays▼Congress Seeks a Shot Clock on the Permitting Fast Lane
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are pushing legislation to impose strict deadlines on the federal permitting process, using the image of a basketball shot clock to describe the proposed time limits. The effort targets lengthy reviews that delay infrastructure and energy projects, and is drawing attention in debates over how to speed up approvals without weakening environmental oversight.
- 3NJBIA joins 100+ business groups calling for permitting reform▼NJBIA Joins 100+ Business Groups Urging Congress to Pass Permitting Reform
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association has joined more than 100 business groups urging Congress to pass permitting reform. The coalition is pressing federal lawmakers to speed up and simplify the approval process for infrastructure and energy projects, arguing that lengthy reviews delay investment and economic growth. The push adds business pressure to an ongoing debate in Washington over overhauling federal environmental and project permitting rules.
- 4Environment America opposes permitting reform deal▼Daily on Energy: Exclusive – Environment America comes out against permitting reform deal
Environment America has come out against the pending permitting reform deal, according to the Washington Examiner's Daily on Energy newsletter. The environmental group's opposition adds a voice from the green advocacy community against efforts to streamline federal energy and infrastructure approvals. The development matters as lawmakers negotiate permitting changes that could speed up projects while drawing criticism from environmental organizations concerned about weakened review processes.
- 5DHS Finalizes Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions▼DHS Finalizes Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security has finalized a rule eliminating automatic extensions of work permits for immigrants whose applications are pending. Under the change, foreign nationals whose employment authorization documents expire will no longer be able to keep working while renewals are processed. Immigration lawyers and advocates warn the policy could leave many workers unable to stay employed during processing delays.