EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a major bipartisan energy permitting bill, delivering a procedural victory for President Trump's infrastructure agenda.
The Senate overwhelmingly advanced a sweeping bipartisan energy permitting bill Monday, but the legislation still faces major obstacles before reaching President Donald Trump’s desk.
Senators voted 73-25 to begin formal consideration of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, delivering supporters a decisive procedural victory during Congress’ lame-duck session.
The nearly 500-page proposal is designed to accelerate federal approval of pipelines, power plants, mines, transmission lines, and other major infrastructure projects.