Policy Watchtower/Legislation
Senate senators release substitute amendment to federal permitting bill
Native News OnlineLegislationNov 7, 2026
Check: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has released a replacement version (a substitute amendment) of a federal permitting bill, and tribal leaders say the changes have not eased their concerns.
What it does
The bill is intended to streamline federal permitting, lower energy costs and create jobs. Tribal leaders say the legislation threatens tribal interests, and the revised text has not resolved their objections. Grants offices should track how the bill changes as it moves through the Senate.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
What to do next
- Track Senate action on the substitute amendment and note any changes that affect or permitting on tribal lands.
Sources
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- Native News OnlinearticleNov 7, 2026
Tribal Leaders Oppose Senate Permitting Bill Despite Changes in Substitute Amendment
Quoted from the source: “A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has released a substitute amendment to legislation intended to streamline federal permitting, lower energy costs and create jobs.”
Quoted from the source: “the proposed changes have done little to ease concerns among tribal leaders who say the legislation threatens tribal”
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