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Senate Strikes Deal to Overhaul Energy Permiting Amid Climate and Cost-of-Living Debates
politics7 days ago

Senate Strikes Deal to Overhaul Energy Permiting Amid Climate and Cost-of-Living Debates

The US Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, a 417-page bill aimed at accelerating the permitting process for both renewable and fossil fuel energy projects. The legislation, which caps environmental reviews and limits judicial challenges, is expected to be voted on after the November 2026 midterm elections. While proponents argue it will lower energy costs and expand clean infrastructure, critics warn it undermines environmental protections and could lock in fossil fuel projects.

via Slow Boring|
#bipartisan-deal#climate-change#energy-policy
politics11 months ago

Johnson urges House members to return to Washington as shutdown nears end

The U.S. government shutdown is nearing an end after a bipartisan breakthrough, with the Senate taking a key procedural step towards passing a deal that includes full-year appropriations bills and a temporary funding resolution through January 30. House Republicans are expected to support the deal once President Trump endorses it, while some Democrats and GOP hardliners may oppose certain provisions. Key issues include hemp language in the agriculture bill and potential legislative proposals on healthcare and stock trading restrictions.

via Politico|
#appropriations-bills#bipartisan-deal#government-shutdown
"Senate Reaches Deal on $1.2T Spending Bill, Avoids Shutdown"
politics2 years ago

"Senate Reaches Deal on $1.2T Spending Bill, Avoids Shutdown"

The Senate passed a $1.2 trillion federal spending bill after missing a midnight deadline, triggering a brief partial government shutdown. The bill now heads to President Biden's desk for signing. The impact of the partial shutdown was limited, and federal offices are closed for the weekend. The impasse over amendments threatened a prolonged shutdown, but an agreement was reached to hold an overnight vote. The spending bill addresses funding for various departments and includes a $200 billion cut in federal spending over the next 10 years, a $27 billion increase in defense spending, and funding for Israel and Ukraine.

via New York Post |
#bipartisan-deal#federal-spending-bill#government-shutdown
Senate Averts Shutdown with Passage of $1.2T Funding Package
politics2 years ago

Senate Averts Shutdown with Passage of $1.2T Funding Package

The Senate began late-night voting on a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to avert a partial shutdown, with a deal in place to vote on amendments and final passage. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law, funding the government through September. The House has already passed the spending bill, and the Senate indicated sufficient support for its passage. The divided Congress narrowly averted multiple shutdowns this session, with the latest bill released Thursday and passed by the House on Friday morning, leaving little time for the Senate to act.

via NBC News|
#bipartisan-deal#government-funding-bill#politics
"Congressional Leaders Reach Last-Minute Deal to Avert Government Shutdown"
politics2 years ago

"Congressional Leaders Reach Last-Minute Deal to Avert Government Shutdown"

Congressional leaders have announced a deal to fund the rest of the government through the fiscal year, but with a looming deadline, cooperation from both House and Senate members is crucial to avoid a partial government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to release the legislation text soon and hold a Friday vote, but GOP leaders may need to waive a 72-hour review rule. The deal faces opposition from the far right wing of the Republican conference, and any one member in the Democratic-controlled Senate can slow down the process. President Biden welcomed the agreement, and Senate Majority Leader McConnell expressed optimism about completing the appropriations process ahead of the funding deadline.

via CNN|
#bipartisan-deal#congressional-leaders#government-funding