Do midterms change the calculus for bipartisan permitting reform?

The Senate is advancing sweeping energy and infrastructure legislation during the lame-duck session, aiming to streamline approvals for major projects. The bill faces a critical procedural vote in the coming days, marking a pivotal moment for its prospects. Supporters argue the measure would accelerate critical construction, while opponents may push back over potential environmental and regulatory concerns. Passage would mark a significant legislative achievement before the end of the current congressional term.

With the midterm elections in the rearview mirror, the Senate is barreling ahead with major energy and infrastructure legislation in the lame-duck session. The bill, which seeks to make it easier to build energy and other infrastructure projects more quickly, is slated for a procedural vote in the Senate on Monday, a key test of...