US House passes bill to speed permitting for big energy projects

The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that would streamline environmental reviews and speed permitting for large energy infrastructure projects, data centers and factories.

The goals of the bill are in line with President Donald Trump's agenda to expand domestic energy, mining and other industries, but conservationists said looser environmental standards risk clean air and public water supplies.

Congress has tried for several years to pass permitting reform legislation.