New Congress After Elections to Focus on Overhauling Energy Permit Processes

The analysis from Cleary Gottlieb suggests that businesses should continue to prioritize Congress’s bipartisan efforts on permitting reform and energy cost management, irrespective of the midterm election results. While the election may alter specific preferences on how to streamline permitting and the balance between traditional and renewable energy sources, the fundamental policy priorities regarding energy and infrastructure are expected to remain consistent. This insight emphasizes the importance of ongoing engagement with legislative developments in these areas.