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Senate advances bipartisan energy permitting reform bill

Outlets agree that the Senate voted to move forward on legislation to accelerate infrastructure approvals, though Democrats were divided on the measure.

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At a glance

  • The Senate voted to advance a bipartisan bill designed to speed up the permitting process for energy and infrastructure projects.123
  • Twenty-five senators voted against advancing the measure, with one Republican joining the opposition.13
  • The legislation has divided Democratic senators.12

The Senate voted to advance a bipartisan bill designed to speed up approvals for energy and infrastructure projects.123

Twenty-five senators voted against advancing the legislation, with only one Republican voting in opposition.13

The proposed measure has divided Democratic lawmakers.12

Where sources agree

  • The bill aims to speed up energy and infrastructure permits3 of 3
  • The Senate voted to advance the bipartisan permitting bill2 of 3
  • Twenty-five senators voted against advancing the bill2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerThe 24 Democrats and one Republican who voted against advancing the Senate permitting bill ↗
  2. 2The New York TimesWhat Is Congress’s Plan to Speed Up Energy Permits? ↗
  3. 3The HillSenate advances bipartisan permitting reform bill, teeing up passage ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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