S.4944

American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026

Introduced·6/24/26

Streamlines permitting processes for natural gas pipelines and water pollution control.

The American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 aims to streamline permitting processes for natural gas pipelines and water pollution control. It establishes a process for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to coordinate with other agencies in reviewing natural gas pipeline applications. It also modifies the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to allow FERC to issue general permits for certain activities and extends the validity of these permits from five to ten years.

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Where it stands

Current
Environment And Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S3206-3214)