New Bipartisan Act Aims to Streamline Federal Infrastructure Review

The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, or BAAJA, seeks to accelerate federal review processes for major projects. The Senate bill, S. 5653, sets deadlines for agencies, requiring them to confirm an application is complete within 60 days and to decide on the environmental review within 45 days. The bill also aims to reduce the time opponents have to challenge a federal environmental review from up to six years to 150 days.

The legislation addresses concerns that federal regulations are hindering U.S. infrastructure development. By shortening review periods and limiting legal challenges, the Act could potentially lower power bills, create jobs, and speed up the construction of roads, pipelines, and power plants.

Bureaucracy and federal regulations are currently hindering U.S. infrastructure development, costing the economy over $2 trillion yearly.