Window to pass bill to unlock energy projects is closing, key group warns

Published July 7, 2026 12:48pm ET



A top clean energy trade group warned that the window for lawmakers to pass meaningful permitting reform is almost closed, with Congress just weeks away from breaking for August recess and no deal in hand.

“We think the window of opportunity there is starting to close this Congress,” American Clean Power CEO Jason Grumet told reporters on Tuesday. 

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