U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP

Official account of the Republicans on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, led by Chairman @SenCapito of West Virginia

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

TODAY: EPW Chairman @SenCapito and Ranking Member @SenWhitehouse, alongside ENR Chairman @SenMikeLee and Ranking Member @SenatorHeinrich, have introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, historic legislation to reform the federal environmental permitting and review processes.

Read more about this groundbreaking bipartisan policy agreement that will transform our nation’s ability to build infrastructure, supply reliable energy, and expand manufacturing so we can create good-paying jobs and increase affordability for all Americans: https://t.co/blYPLZJizl

[Senator John Curtis @SenJohnCurtis]

Right now, $25 billion worth of Utah projects are stuck in the federal permitting process. Across the country, the problem is even greater. Getting the bipartisan permitting bill into law will help cut unnecessary delays and ensure important projects can move forward.

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Businesses need certainty to invest, and communities need investment to grow.

Everything from fixing roads and broadband deployment, to energy generation and water infrastructure improvements depend on passing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act.

[Leader John Thune @LeaderJohnThune]

Reforming the permitting process will help advance the kind of projects that will create new jobs, grow our economy, and increase wages.

And more American energy development means a more reliable and affordable energy supply for American families.

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act makes it easier to deploy energy projects of all types, including from renewable sources. We need more American energy, not less, and passing BAAJA helps make electricity more reliable and affordable.

Renewable energy leaders from across our country are fighting to pass BAAJA because this legislation is fair to everyone.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act addresses outdated processes that have held up critical infrastructure projects for far too long.

It provides transparency, cuts delays, and gets our country back to building. Passing BAAJA is central to the future of American success! 🇺🇸

Learn more about the bill here:
https://t.co/KyIcx3Uk3J

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Predictable permitting, modern infrastructure, and affordable energy are vital to U.S. agriculture. By streamlining permits, cutting delays, and upgrading rural energy and infrastructure, our farmers and agricultural leaders get a needed boost.

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act works for rural America, and that is evident by the agricultural stakeholders standing in support.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

This includes $87 million in additional costs in West Virginia alone. It’s time to pass the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act!

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Data from the National Association of Manufacturers (@ShopFloorNAM) shows that permitting delays are costing America’s manufacturers $12.1 billion every year! That is a staggering amount of development left on the sidelines.

All this has led to lost jobs, missed economic opportunities, and higher prices across America. Passing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act could not be more urgent. https://t.co/9j0GHhqmD3

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Today at 10:30am, the Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing to consider the nomination of Justin Schwab to be Assistant Administrator for the Office of Air and Radiation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Tune in here: https://t.co/K3oY2BQPaX

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

Tonight’s vote to advance the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is a win for our country.

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

The BIG vote tonight on the American Affordability and Jobs Act brings us a step closer to creating jobs, delivering investments, and moving our country forward 🇺🇸

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Chairman Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act 11-09-26 https://t.co/dyCNCYHgNp

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

Senators have a generational opportunity this evening to advance legislation that will directly benefit American families.

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act has broad, bipartisan support to get us back to building in our country again.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

A vote against the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is a vote against bipartisan compromise.

BAAJA is a major WIN for the American people and central to lowering costs and getting our country back to building. Let’s get this bill passed!

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

The time to pass meaningful permitting reform is now.

Catch Chairman @SenCapito’s full conversation with @TheAXPC here ⬇️ https://t.co/ADeON0xozL

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act represents a legacy-defining opportunity for this Congress. Securing our energy grid, driving economic development, creating good-paying jobs, and lowering costs for American families all depend on passing this legislation. Tomorrow, senators have the power to deliver by voting to advance this bill.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

I agree, @POTUS! Thank you for your endorsement of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, and thanks to the members of your administration who have worked with us to make this bill possible.

We have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the future of our country, and I look forward to getting this bill to your desk.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

I agree, @POTUS! Thank you for your endorsement of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, and thanks to the members of your administration who have worked with us to make this bill possible.

We have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the future of our country, and I look forward to getting this bill to your desk.

[Shelley Moore Capito @SenCapito]

Passing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act is key to lowering costs for American families and getting back to building in our country again.

We’ve worked around the clock, across the aisle, and with both chambers of Congress to strengthen this legislation and increase support. Countless organizations and stakeholder are backing BAAJA because it unlocks America’s potential and we must move it forward on Monday.

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

I urge the swift passage of BAAJA to make life more affordable for American families. - Chairman @SenCapito https://t.co/cfm2Hstcff

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

This substitute amendment preserves the foundation of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, while making targeted changes based on feedback from our members and stakeholders to further build support.

[U.S. Senate EPW Committee GOP @EPWGOP]

I’m thankful for my colleagues’ efforts to strengthen this legislation, the contributions from members of the House, and the support of countless organizations from across the country.