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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.
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