Rep. Maloy: Reconciliation 2.0 is How We Expedite the Permitting Process for American Energy Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Study Committee (RSC) member Rep. Celeste Maloy (UT-02) is calling for a second reconciliation bill to slash energy costs for American families through expedited permitting reform.

In an op-ed published today in Deseret News, Maloy makes the case for including her key legislation in the RSC's “Making the American Dream Affordable Again” framework. The bill would fast-track permitting for energy projects that meet qualifying standards, cutting through red tape that currently delays critical infrastructure.

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“The Republican Study Committee is pushing for a second major reconciliation bill and has released a legislative playbook focused entirely on providing affordability for American families and businesses. RSC’s “Make the American Dream Affordable Again” framework identifies dozens of already introduced, easily implemented bills that are ready to be passed through this powerful legislative vehicle that can move quickly with a simple majority.

“My legislation, the Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement (FREE) Act, is included in this framework. Think of it like TSA PreCheck for infrastructure — if you’ve proven you meet the standards, you shouldn’t have to wait in an endless loop. My bill challenges the permitting status quo without abolishing environmental protections or gutting agency oversight.”