Oppose permitting reform legislation without stronger safeguards

Adam Schiff voted against advancing the permitting reform bill, saying it needs further improvement before he can support it. He opposes changes that he says could weaken tribal sovereignty, California’s authority under the Clean Water Act, and federal wildlife protections, or allow permitting rules to favor oil and gas projects. He wants safeguards against administrations using permitting reform to target states or give advantages to fossil fuels.

Context: His opposition applies to the bill in its current form; he expressed support for some of its provisions.

In their own words

the bill needs further improvement before I can support it.

The source

STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation ↗

Published: 11/9/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026