10/30/26
In correspondence with the Senate Committees on Environment and Public Works and Energy and Natural Resources, Western Governors expressed that they are encouraged by the bipartisan progress on comprehensive permitting reform legislation contained in S. 5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA).
“The Governors have long held that Congress and the administration should streamline the review of critical infrastructure projects and land management activities, where appropriate, to achieve the goals of federal and state policy that invests in improving infrastructure and enhancing ecosystem function,” read the letter of October 30, 2026, which was signed by WGA Executive Director Jack Waldorf.
Read the full correspondence for additional details.