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Permitting bill faces five obstacles in lame duck session

10/11/2026

A bipartisan Senate plan to streamline permitting for energy projects faces five distinct risks that could derail passage during the current lame-duck session.

The legislation aims to cut regulatory hurdles for both fossil fuel and renewable energy sectors, a priority for major business groups, but political and policy obstacles remain unresolved.

President Donald Trump’s administration officially supports the bill, yet his unpredictable stance on energy policy introduces uncertainty.

The White House has been restricting wind and solar projects, and its willingness to loosen those restrictions could sway Democratic support.

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