Time’s Quickly Running Out For MAGA To Change Law Long-Exploited By Bureaucrats |
American dominance hinges on something less flashy than most expect: the ability to actually build.
Being able to efficiently build roads, energy projects, data infrastructure, housing and more is a necessity for America. And being able to continue doing so requires getting permitting reform across the finish line.
The problems with current permitting regulations are not only measurable, they are costly for businesses and every day Americans alike. The primary culprit is the National Environmental Policy Act, or “NEPA”, a federal law that requires extensive environmental reviews before nearly any major project can break ground.
What was originally designed as a safeguard has become a weapon of delay, exploited by bureaucrats and environmental activists to stall projects indefinitely. Average delays run between two and eight years.
Done right, permitting reform would be a clear win for President Donald Trump, a win for MAGA Republicans and more importantly, a win for America’s ability to compete and lead on the global stage.
Failure to act could undercut Republicans’ political momentum heading into November, when voters are looking for tangible results at the ballot box. Plus, if Republicans don’t deliver before midterms, they may lose their window to cement permitting reform as part of a lasting America First........