Permitting Resources
A collection of IFP’s reports on BAAJA and related permitting topics.
BAAJA
On September 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators released the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), a comprehensive bill to reform federal permitting and electrical transmission policy. The bill is the culmination of years of bipartisan effort and includes targeted solutions to permitting challenges across several domains. If enacted, the bill would be the most ambitious effort to streamline infrastructure permitting in modern American history.
Project Certainty
Project Certainty Memo
How the Project Certainty Title of BAAJA works and our responses to some criticisms of it.
Reversing Illegal Permits Under BAAJA
Why BAAJA does not prevent revocation of illegally issued permits.
National Historic Preservation Act
BAAJA protects Tribal consultation from ACHP’s regulatory rollback
How the Historic Preservation Title of BAAJA compares to recent executive actions.
Tribal consultation under the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act
How BAAJA preserves Tribal interests compared to the status quo, where historic preservation regulations are being repealed.
Statements of Support
IFP’s statement of support for BAAJA
IFP’s letter endorsing the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.
Leaders in Economic Policy and National Security Endorse BAAJA
Bipartisan letter from former economic and national security leaders endorsing BAAJA.
Background Permitting Materials
Explore IFP’s research on environmental review, historic preservation, permitting certainty, clean energy, and transmission.
