Sep 3, 2025 Natural Gas Council House Permitting Reform Letter
Dear Chairmen Westerman and Graves and Ranking Members Huffman and Larsen,
On behalf of the companies who produce, transport, and deliver natural gas across the nation, the Natural Gas Council writes to urge you to work collaboratively to advance policies that would expedite permitting for critical energy infrastructure under key statutes. Importantly, Congress can reform processes that would establish timelines, clarify the scope of agency review, and reduce the uncertainty associated with judicial review without compromising the United States’ environmental protections.
More than 189 million Americans and nearly six million businesses use natural gas because it is safe, affordable, reliable and essential to improving our environment. Our nation’s natural gas industry is the fundamental underpinning of a growing U.S. economy, adding an additional customer every minute daily, and approximately 60 businesses begin new natural gas service every day. Moreover, U.S. electricity demand is projected to rise due to increased demand from various sectors and because of the re-shoring of manufacturing, and an expansion of AI and data centers. …
