House Democrats putting foot down with Manchin's permitting provisions deal

House Democrats are putting their foot down in opposition to Sen. Joe Manchin‘s environmental review process bill, hoping to prevent Congress from striking a deal with the West Virginia senator.

Progressives are specifically opposing Manchin’s changes to provisions that allow local communities to review federal projects “that have serious, long-term environmental, and public health consequences,” according to an updated letter sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer by the House Natural Resources Committee on Monday.