Issues / Energy Project Permitting / Event · Aug 27 – Oct 7, 2026
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
Senators Heinrich and Capito introduced bipartisan legislation reforming environmental review and permitting for energy projects, with a companion bill requiring data centers to pay for electricity grid upgrades. The measures received support from members across both parties, though Senator Baldwin opposed the data center provision, citing concerns about insufficient protections.
AI summary of the releases below · Oct 8, 2026
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How the conversation moved
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Where they stand
No member argued against another in this windowWhat each party did · Democrats 7 · Republicans 2
- 1Sent letters0
- 1Criticized0
- 1Praised2
- 2Filed or pushed bills0
- 2Other0
By state
Every action
9 actions · 10 releases- Oct 7, 2026
- Praise
Highlighted bipartisan support for permitting reform bill from labor and energy groups.
- Statement
Discussed legislation requiring data centers to pay for electricity grid upgrades.
- Praise
- Oct 2, 2026
- Bill
Unveiled bipartisan bill to lower utility costs, create jobs, and require data centers to pay grid upgrade costs.
- Bill
- Sep 30, 2026
- Bill
Heinrich and three colleagues introduced bipartisan bill reforming environmental review and permitting for energy projects.
- Praise
Praised bipartisan permitting reform package incorporating his priorities for faster federal approvals.
- Praise
- Criticism
Voted against data center energy cost legislation, vowing to push stronger protections.
- Statement
Outlined provisions of bipartisan energy and jobs legislation to deliver cheaper energy and economic growth.
- Bill
- Aug 27, 2026
- Letter
Demanded Interior Department comply with court order to promptly approve renewable energy projects without delays.
- Letter
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