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S 1399 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Building American Energy Security Act of 2023

The Building American Energy Security Act of 2023 aims to accelerate permitting for energy projects by streamlining environmental reviews and setting strict timelines for federal agencies. It requires agencies to complete environmental impact statements within 2 years and environmental assessments within 1 year for major energy projects. The bill establishes a system to designate 25 "designated projects" of strategic national importance (including renewable energy, fossil fuel infrastructure, critical mineral mining, and carbon capture projects) that will receive priority review. It also includes specific provisions requiring agencies to issue necessary approvals for the Mountain Valley Pipeline within 30 days of enactment.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyDesignates renewable energy as strategic projects and streamlines permitting, advancing renewable energy development through faster approvals90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentStreamlines environmental reviews with strict timelines, reducing regulatory oversight for energy projects including fossil fuels, weakening environmental safeguards.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2023
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Introduced May 2, 2023 Last action May 2, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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May 2, 2023
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