HEINRICH, WHITEHOUSE JOINT STATEMENT ON PERMITTING DEAL TO DELIVER LOWER ENERGY COSTS, GOOD-PAYING JOBS, AND RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich issued the following news release:

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, issued the following statement on the status of a permitting reform deal:

"To be clear: permitting negotiations are ongoing, many of the major hurdles have been overcome, and we believe there is a good deal to be had. We're focused on getting Americans cheaper energy, good-paying jobs, and responsible growth. To get that right, we need good, strong, legislative text and deliberation.

"Our goal is to deliver ...