POLITICO Energy Public land sales and permitting cause trouble for Senate GOP
Jun 25, 2025
Hill Republicans are racing against the clock to pass their massive reconciliation bill, but they face roadblocks thanks to the Senate parliamentarian’s ruling. The podcast dives into the clash between energy production expansion and clean energy incentives, highlighting the challenges in public land reforms. Listeners get insight into ongoing Senate debates over oil and gas permitting amidst controversies, including a Hatch Act complaint targeting the EPA's leadership. It's a turbulent time for the GOP's energy plans!
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Parliamentarian Blocks GOP Energy Measures
- The Senate parliamentarian blocked major parts of the GOP energy bill, including controversial public land sales and permitting reforms.
- These rulings bar Republicans from reversing certain Biden administration bans and imposing new fee structures favoring fossil fuels.
Permitting Reform Faces Political Hurdles
- Republicans plan to accept parliamentarian rulings and resubmit some provisions, but permitting reform is likely cut.
- Bipartisan permitting reform remains a priority, yet political divisions complicate advancing it without clean energy incentives.
Energy Policy May Shift to Executive Actions
- Rollbacks of Inflation Reduction Act credits will provide most savings in the GOP bill, despite losing some energy provisions.
- The administration may pursue projects like Twin Metals mining via executive actions absent congressional approval.