November 20, 2025

Five Reasons Permitting Reform
Is Urgently Needed

Congress has an opportunity to advance permitting reform and unlock long-delayed infrastructure projects across energy, technology and other key sectors.

Modernizing the federal permitting system is one of the most impactful steps lawmakers can take to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and support long-term economic growth. Here are five reasons why Congress should prioritize permitting reform:

Unlock over 650 major infrastructure projects delayed in the federal permitting process.
Unleash $1.5 trillion in potential investment stuck in the permitting logjam.
Accelerate U.S. innovation by speeding approvals for broadband and data infrastructure needed to lead in AI, quantum and emerging technologies.
Strengthen supply chains by accelerating approvals for mining and processing of critical minerals.
Expand energy production to power the equivalent of 38–54 million homes nationwide.

Learn more about Business Roundtable’s permitting reform priorities here.

Ready. Set. Let’s build the infrastructure of today and tomorrow.

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Business Roundtable is an association of more than 200 chief executive officers (CEOs) of America’s leading companies, representing every sector of the U.S. economy. Business Roundtable CEOs lead U.S.-based companies that support one in four American jobs and almost a quarter of U.S. GDP. Through CEO-led policy committees, Business Roundtable members develop and advocate directly for policies to promote a thriving U.S. economy and expanded opportunity for all Americans.

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November 20, 2025

Five Reasons Permitting Reform Is Urgently Needed

Five Reasons Permitting Reform
Is Urgently Needed