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A great conversation highlighting how key projects, ranging from rare earth mineral mining to general energy projects, are hampered by a broken permitting process and NEPA.

Faith Burns, Energy Policy Fellow, discusses permitting reform with Mike Gallagher and why our economy needs the jobs that energy projects can bring.
The interview highlights the need to reform the permitting system, and the need for the U.S. to build again, while underscoring the problem with relying on geopolitical competitors for key resources.

The House Committee on Natural Resources passed the SPEED Act yesterday, a promising sign for the bill’s future.
This interview highlights the necessity of permitting reform, illustrating how the U.S. dependence on China for the processing of rare earth minerals is a key strategic disadvantage.
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.

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.