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The Straits Times. (2026, November 9). Trump says he backs energy permitting Bill on eve of Senate vote. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-backs-energy-permitting-bill-on-eve-of-senate-vote
The Straits Times. “Trump says he backs energy permitting Bill on eve of Senate vote.” The Straits Times, 9 Nov. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-backs-energy-permitting-bill-on-eve-of-senate-vote.
The Straits Times. “Trump says he backs energy permitting Bill on eve of Senate vote.” The Straits Times, November 9, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-backs-energy-permitting-bill-on-eve-of-senate-vote.
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On November 8, US President Donald Trump endorsed a bipartisan plan to speed up federal approval processes for major energy and infrastructure projects, urging senators to vote in favor of the Bill on November 9. The proposed legislation aims to streamline permitting procedures for pipelines, mines, and power plants, which supporters claim will lower energy costs and create high-paying jobs. However, the Bill faces opposition from some Democrats and environmental groups concerned about potential negative impacts. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposes the current form of the Bill, citing concerns that have yet to be fully detailed in this excerpt.
The legislation is supported from groups including oil companies and renewable energy developers, but faces hurdles to passage in the two remaining months Congress is in session.