Rising electricity prices are a top concern for American families, and with demand set to surge, we desperately need more supply. Yet bureaucratic inertia in America’s permitting process has deterred investment and slowed the development of all forms of energy. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) is working to fix that.
Rep. Westerman and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) recently introduced legislation that would vastly improve permitting at the federal level. By narrowing the scope of environmental reviews and reining in the delays imposed by frivolous litigation, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act would help deliver more affordable, dependable power, without compromising on environmental protection. This bill would be a win for the economy and the environment.
How The SPEED Act Charts a Path Forward for Permitting
Nick Loris writes for The National Interest on the newly introduced SPEED Act.
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