AI future: Big Tech faces key House vote on reforming permit process
CNBC·2025-12-17 00:34

Efforts over the years to reform NEPA have been thwarted by Democrats who have sided with environmental advocates against Republican lawmakers aligned with business interests.The SPEED Act would blunt the 1969 National Environmental Policy Act, which mandates federal reviews for projects that could affect the environment before permits are issued."For companies like OpenAI that are investing in data centers, networking, and supporting infrastructure across the United States, a more efficient and predictable ...