Recently, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. Organizations, officials and a wide variety of industry leaders from across the

country have voiced their support for the legislation that will create certainty in the permitting process and spur domestic investment in critical infrastructure, energy and conservation projects. Here is what policy and business leaders are saying:

“Rising electricity prices are a top concern for American families, and with demand set to surge, we desperately need more supply. Yet bureaucratic inertia in America’s permitting process has deterred investment and slowed the development of all forms of energy. By narrowing the scope of NEPA and reigning in the delays imposed by frivolous litigation, the SPEED Act would help deliver more affordable and dependable power, without compromising on environmental protection. This bill would be a win for the economy and the environment.” – Nick Loris, executive vice president of policy, C3 Solutions

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