Energy costs remain high as consumers face persistent inflation. High prices are made worse by the Biden administration’s 200+ “whole-of-government” actions meant to make producing energy in America more difficult. Energy projects of all types can’t even break ground because of bureaucratic delays in the initial permitting process. Activist groups further complicate the situation by tying up projects in court.
Today, Congress has a chance to step in. The bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 will move permitting forward, boost American energy production, and lower costs for consumers. Spearheaded by Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), the bill would:
Last year Congress provided important first steps to addressing the bureaucratic environmental review process by reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Lawmakers set reasonable paperwork and timeline limits on energy and infrastructure project proposals. We urge Congress to continue making progress on behalf of American consumers by removing barriers to energy production and passing the Energy Permitting Reform Act.
Today, Congress has a chance to step in. The bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 will move permitting forward, boost American energy production, and lower costs for consumers. Spearheaded by Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), the bill would:
- accelerate permitting and leasing for all forms of energy production on federal lands
- set minimum requirements for regular onshore and offshore oil and natural gas lease sales
- overturn President Biden’s ban on exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG)
- provide reasonable timelines on lawsuits challenging energy projects
- set clear pathways for building transmission lines and improving the electrical grid
- protect bedrock environmental laws.
Last year Congress provided important first steps to addressing the bureaucratic environmental review process by reforming the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Lawmakers set reasonable paperwork and timeline limits on energy and infrastructure project proposals. We urge Congress to continue making progress on behalf of American consumers by removing barriers to energy production and passing the Energy Permitting Reform Act.
