Republican and Democratic senators struck a deal to vote on the largest overhaul of federal energy and environmental rules in decades.
By Brad Plumer
Reporting from Washington
Sept. 30, 2026, Updated 6:18 p.m. ET
Republicans pushed for language that could make it harder for environmental groups to sue to block natural gas pipelines, oil drilling, mines and other energy projects. The bill also puts new limits on landmark environmental laws like the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act.