Support for Permitting and Regulatory Reform Bills

Dear Chair Guthrie and Ranking Member Frank Pallone,

In advance of your committee's markup on Wednesday, January 21st, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expresses strong support for the following bills that will help modernize our permitting process while encouraging innovation and investment:

· H.R.161 - New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act

· H.R.4214 - Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

· H.R.4218 - Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform Act (CLEAR Act)

· H.R.6373 - Air Permitting Improvements to Protect National Security Act

· H.R.6387 - Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act (FIRE Act)

· H.R.6398 - Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (RED Tape Act)

· H.R.6409 - Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability (FENCES Act)

By modernizing permitting and clarifying regulatory requirements, Congress can unlock private investment, accelerate job creation, and enhance national security. Importantly, these reforms will allow us to build the modern infrastructure needed to compete in the global race for innovation-supporting advancements in artificial intelligence, strengthening transportation networks, expanding affordable and reliable energy, and ensuring America remains a leader in technology and economic growth.

We urge the committee to advance these bills, and thank you for considering our views.

Sincerely,

Neil Bradley
Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer,
and Head of Strategic Advocacy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce