Why it matters
If advanced and enacted, the bill could affect how quickly energy projects, power lines and other infrastructure are built in the United States. Supporters see faster approvals as useful for grid upgrades and new data centers; critics cited in The Guardian warn of weaker protections.
What happens next
The Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on Monday, Nov. 9. The articles do not report the result or the timing of any later votes.
The outcome of the Senate procedural vote
Whether lawmakers make changes to the bill or schedule further votes