U.S. SENATOR KATIE BRITT JOINS COLLEAGUES ON LEGISLATION INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ALAN ARMSTRONG TO FIX BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined 16 of her Republican colleagues in supporting the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure (AEMI) Act (https://www.britt.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AEMI-Act_Bill-Text_FINAL.pdf) introduced by Senator Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.). This legislation would reform many aspects of the federal permitting process and accelerate construction of critical energy and mineral infrastructure.

"As America continues to lead in industries that require a higher energy demand, like artificial intelligence and manufacturing, it's critical that we modernize our infrastructure to keep up. This bill creates regulatory certainty for energ...