Dear Chair Palmer and Ranking Member Tonko,
I am writing to express strong support for legislative efforts that will reduce regulatory burdens and modernize permitting processes to encourage investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. These investments are critical to creating jobs, strengthening communities, and ensuring America’s economic competitiveness.
The United States has made tremendous progress in improving air quality, achieving some of the cleanest air in the world thanks to decades of innovation and investment. However, overly burdensome regulations now threaten to stall this progress by creating permitting gridlock. Across the country, overreaching regulations have slowed projects that could deliver significant benefits to our economy and environment. 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.
To support these investments in innovation, we urge swift consideration and passage of the following bills:
· 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)
Thank you for your attention to these important issues. We strongly urge you to support and advance these bills without delay.
Sincerely,
Neil Bradley
EVP, Chief Policy Officer and
Head of Strategic Advocacy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
