Sixteen years to approve a power line is not regulation
Energy costs are climbing across the country — electricity bills, gas prices, home heating costs — and those costs ripple through the rest of the economy. After years of political impasse, the Senate has finally reached a bipartisan permitting reform agreement to help address it.
TL;DR
- Energy costs, including electricity, gas, and heating, are increasing across the country, affecting the broader economy.
- The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on permitting reform after years of political deadlock.
- The agreement is not yet law, and there is concern that Congress may fail to finalize it.
- Lawmakers are urged to complete the process to address the negative impacts of the current situation on Americans.