Unlock American Energy and Jobs Act of 2026

This bill changes several federal permitting laws for energy and other projects. It sets deadlines of up to 1 year for states to act on Clean Water Act water quality certifications and wetland fill permits, and treats them as waived or approved if the state does not act in time. It limits what states and federal agencies may consider, extends nationwide wetland general permits from 5 to 10 years, and keeps a nationwide permit for oil and gas pipelines. It also bars environmental review factors from LNG terminal public interest findings, allows nuclear reactor licenses of up to 60 years, makes nuclear early site permits non-expiring, and sets shorter deadlines and narrower remedies for lawsuits under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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Sponsors

• David McCormick Republican sponsor
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