WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Roger Wicker issued the following press release:
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators recently introduced legislation that could quietly become one of the most consequential laws passed in years. The bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, would fundamentally update the way the government approves new domestic energy and infrastructure projects.
Over-Regulation Restricts Growth
For many Americans, this administrative change might not seem like anything to write home about. But the proposal impacts much more than paper pushing. By modernizing the permitting process, Congress would disempower bureaucrats and activists who want to hinder domestic energy production. Instead, we hope to unl...