Outlook is dim for last-ditch legislative action to expedite West Virginia Democrat's energy project reviews as Republicans gear up for new approach in next Congress.
Sen. Joe Manchin decision, announced shortly before a key Senate procedural floor vote on spending bill, leaves up in the air the fate of his proposed changes to project environmental review process
Aug. 12 House vote is set for compromise measure that aims $369B in climate spending and could spur $3.5 trillion in new U.S. energy supply infrastructure capital investment in next decade, with project permit reform promised by Sept. 30.