The House Passes a Bill to Fix Federal Permitting

Colin Levy, an editorial board member at The Wall Street Journal, and Kim Strassel, a prominent political columnist, dive into the recent passage of the SPEED Act aimed at streamlining federal permitting. They explore the challenges posed by NEPA’s lengthy review process and how the new reforms could cut costs for developers and taxpayers. Additionally, Kim discusses the legislative strategy behind the bill and the potential hurdles it faces in the Senate. The duo also examines the political incentives surrounding energy costs and their electoral implications.