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Congress

Senators Have a Bipartisan Permitting Reform Deal but Little Time to Pass It

Lawmakers have been negotiating for months on the bill, which nearly fell apart several times.

Sens. Mike Lee, Shelley Moore Capito, Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse at a news conference.

Sens. Mike Lee, Shelley Moore Capito, Martin Heinrich and Sheldon Whitehouse negotiated the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images

By Mara Hoplamazian and Anna Kramer

September 30, 2026 04:02 p.m.

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