President Trump endorsed a bipartisan bill to speed federal permitting for major
energy and infrastructure projects ahead of a Senate procedural vote Monday,
urging senators to support legislation he said would codify an "America First"
energy agenda and accelerate pipelines, mines and power-plant construction.
Supporters say the measure would shorten approvals critical to grid
modernization, AI data-center builds and some clean-energy projects; it has
backing from oil companies and renewable developers. Passage faces obstacles:
Congress has about two months left in the session, House Democratic leader
Jeffries opposes the current text for lack of Democratic input, and progressive
Democrats prefer to press for a stronger deal next year.
