Senate Advances H.R. 2347 Permitting Bill as Amendments Target Tribal Consultation
The Senate voted 62-21 to proceed on bipartisan permitting legislation, H.R. 2347, while senators consider amendments, including a proposal to remove changes to the National Historic Preservation Act. Energy-project contractors should track the bill’s progress because changes could affect tribal consultation requirements, project approvals, and permitting schedules; the measure has not been described as enacted.