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Sweeping Permitting Bill Risks Irreversible Damage to National Parks
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Fusion42 · 28 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 aims to speed up energy and infrastructure projects but risks weakening protections for national parks by altering key environmental and historic preservation laws. The National Parks Conservation Association urges fixes to safeguard public, Tribal, and expert input in federal project reviews and address staffing shortages that threaten effective permitting.
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You lose protections and influence in federal projects impacting historic and natural sites unless you act now in US clean energy development. This bill opens a window to accelerate work—but your opportunity lies in shaping amendments before it becomes law.
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