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US Senate advances major energy infrastructure bill
President Donald Trump supported the bill and encouraged lawmakers to vote for it.
Hakeem Jeffries's office stated he will not rubber-stamp legislation from the Senate without more constructive involvement with the Democratic Caucus.
The bill's authors claim the number of solar and wind projects connecting to the US electric grid would be doubled, with data centres paying $55bn over the next 10 years to cover their power usage.
“We cannot allow the lies to continue, as the facts are clear: If this backroom permitting reform deal is pushed through, it will enable a no-guardrails buildout of dangerous projects that will harm our health and environment, drive up energy costs, and violate our rights,”
Senate advances bill to speed up infrastructure permit reviews
Heinrich said last-minute changes were made to ensure tribal consultation and that the bill would favor renewables over fossil fuels.
The bill is called the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs act (Baaja).
The bill could accelerate the development of ICE detention centers according to a letter the ACLU sent to senators.