Policy Corner

The House Committee on Natural Resources passed the SPEED Act yesterday, a promising sign for the bill’s future.

AFP believes practical solutions can be identified that can move our nation forward as we continue to build a resilient electric grid while meeting the increased demand from large loads and AI.

AFP, CVA and Libre jointly sent a Letter of Support on the SPEED Act to Chairman Bruce Westerman and the House Committee on Natural Resources.

With permitting reform, we can build a resilient, secure and affordable future — one that strengthens the economy and national security.

Today, Americans for Prosperity Foundation filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Canna Provisions Inc. et al. v. Bondi—an important constitutional challenge to Congress’s authority to regulate and criminalize purely local conduct that under our system of federalism is supposed to be handled at the state and local levels—urging the Court to address the important issues it presents.

Senators and representatives deserve a better approach to regular order that lets their unique gifts and talents shine. That’s the path to a high-functioning federal legislature that serves the people well and makes congressional service more fulfilling.

Tuesday, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of North Carolina’s certificate of need (CON) statute — a law that artificially limits the supply of health care to protect politically proficient providers from competition.

On Thursday, the House Committee on Natural Resources is holding a markup of the SPEED Act, a permitting reform bill introduced by Reps. Bruce Westerman (R) and Jared Golden (D), that will help ensure we clear the way for energy that is affordable, reliable, and produced in abundance here in America.