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00:02The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill Monday aimed at accelerating approvals for critical U.S.
00:08infrastructure projects. The Senate voted 73 to 25 to begin debate on the bipartisan American
00:15Affordability and Jobs Act, which would reform permitting laws to speed up the construction of
00:20power plants, mines, and clean energy projects. The legislation would also overhaul the approval
00:26process for transmission lines and require AI companies and data center developers to cover
00:31their own power and grid enhancement costs. President Trump has endorsed the bill, which
00:37has become a priority during Congress's lame duck session. Lawmakers hope to pass the legislation
00:42before the new Congress takes office in January. The bill would still require House approval if it
00:47passes the Senate. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
