Senate Committee Advances Controversial Energy Permitting Reform Bill

The bipartisan bill aims to expedite green energy projects but faces backlash for fossil fuel concessions.

The Energy Permitting Reform Act passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with a 15-4 vote.
Environmental groups criticize the bill for favoring the fossil fuel industry despite its green energy provisions.
The bill seeks to streamline the approval process for renewable energy transmission lines and liquefied natural gas export terminals.
Proponents argue that the bill is essential for modernizing the U.S. energy grid and reducing carbon emissions.
Critics warn that the bill's fossil fuel incentives undermine potential climate benefits.