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12/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/16/2025 11:44
The SPEED Act Will Help Unleash American Energy and Manufacturing
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2025) - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the following statement in support of H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. The SPEED Act was introduced earlier this year by House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Representative Jared Golden (D-ME). In addition, ACC recently joined more than 70 organizations, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in a letter urging Congress to pass the SPEED Act.
"Modernizing the permitting process is not just an infrastructure fix-it's a national imperative. Permitting delays are holding back America's ability to compete globally. Making more products in America, developments in AI, and other key national priorities start with American chemistry and depend on pro-growth policies. The SPEED Act delivers balanced, bipartisan reforms to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) that will cut red tape, set clear timelines, and accelerate critical projects. This legislation will also help deliver affordable energy, resilient infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing that keeps America at the forefront of innovation. Congress should act swiftly to pass this legislation to unleash American energy and drive economic growth."
Read the letter here.
American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably-for generations to come.
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