Jeffries says Senate permitting deal 'falls short', demands more House input - Live Updates

POLITICO · Nico Portuondo · 2026-11-06 00:38 UTC

The House Democratic leader says the bill falls short on NEPA reform and tribal sovereignty, complicating the push to pass the package during the lame duck.

The House Democratic leader says the bill falls short on NEPA reform and tribal sovereignty, complicating the push to pass the package during the lame duck.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Senate permitting reform bill Thursday, raising concerns about the legislation’s proposed changes to bedrock environmental laws and protections for tribal sovereignty.

A Jeffries spokesperson told POLITICO exclusively that the New York Democrat supports the need for permitting reform, but warned the bipartisan Senate bill “falls short in several areas,” while also criticizing the lack of input from House Democrats on the bill’s development.

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