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SPEED Act Gains Momentum, Faces Senate Uncertainty Ahead

12/5/2025

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Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act moves forward in Congress to expedite infrastructure permitting by reducing scrutiny.
Energy industry groups back the SPEED Act, arguing the current permitting process hinders essential projects.
The Blue Dog Coalition endorsed the legislation, making House passage likely but leaving the Senate's fate uncertain.
Admiral Frank Bradley denied claims that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of everyone aboard a drug boat during Caribbean operations.

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Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act moves forward in Congress to expedite infrastructure permitting by reducing scrutiny.
Energy industry groups back the SPEED Act, arguing the current permitting process hinders essential projects.
The Blue Dog Coalition endorsed the legislation, making House passage likely but leaving the Senate's fate uncertain.
Admiral Frank Bradley denied claims that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of everyone aboard a drug boat during Caribbean operations.