Washington DC, Nov. 9 -- US President Donald Trump has urged senators to vote in favour of the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653), describing the proposed legislation as a "BIG WIN for U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and DOMINANCE".

In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on lawmakers to support the bipartisan permitting reform legislation, which seeks to streamline federal approval processes for energy and infrastructure projects.

"I am urging all Senators to vote for The American Affordability and Jobs Act (S. 5653)! This Bill is a BIG WIN for U.S. ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and DOMINANCE. This Landmark Permitting Reform Legislation will codify our America First Energy Agenda, and ensure that we can build Pipelines, Mines, and Po...