Wyden Statement on Permitting Reform

November 06, 2026 Wyden Statement on Permitting Reform Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today issued the following statement on ongoing negotiations on permitting reform: “ Our country is in an energy crisis of Trump’s own making ," Wyden said. " I cannot support a bill that relies on a handshake promise from the same administration that’s spent the last two years waging a war on new clean energy projects to hold up its end of the bargain, and continues to do so even after negotiating the reform proposal. Furthermore, I cannot support a deal that strips Oregonians and tribes of the most important tools they have to hold Trump and his cronies accountable. Democrats have a unique opportunity to negotiate a deal that will reduce red tape for all new energy projects to bring down Americans’ energy costs without substantial risk of political interference .” Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article