House GOP Moves Toward Floor Action On Permit Bill, Amid Hill Splits

Republicans are moving to debate on the House floor their legislative package that would streamline and relax a host of EPA permit and other environmental requirements for “critical energy resources” and energy projects, even as sharp partisan divisions remain on the issue and the GOP works to smooth its own splits on the measure. The House Rules Committee has scheduled a March 27 hearing on H.R. 1, a compilation of proposals from multiple House committees dubbed the Lower Energy Costs...