US officials push for permitting reform to compete with China's energy infrastructure buildout

Summary

Former US national security and economic officials are urging Congress to pass a bipartisan bill to reform energy infrastructure permitting. They argue that current regulatory delays are undermining US competitiveness against China, which has made rapid infrastructure development central to its industrial strategy. The proposed legislation aims to accelerate project approvals, which could impact the global energy landscape by speeding up US energy export capabilities.