Senate advances bipartisan permitting reform bill, teeing up passage

The Hill - Nov 9, 2026

The Senate voted Monday to advance a major bipartisan bill that aims to speed up the construction of energy and other infrastructure projects — clearing a key hurdle toward the measure becoming law. The vote was 73-25, teeing up likely Senate passage in the weeks ahead. Sen. Mike Rounds (S.D.) was the only GOP no...

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