Ready. Set.
Let’s Build.
Unlocking America’s Potential Through Permitting Reform
The federal permitting system for major infrastructure projects is an overly complex, time-consuming process that hinders investment, innovation, economic growth and job creation.
4–5
years
Average time for federal project reviews
Redundant
reviews
Multiple agencies, overlapping processes
Over
650
Major infrastructure projects on hold
$1.5
trillion
Investment stuck in permitting backlog
The Problem
The Opportunity
Modernizing the permitting process would unlock domestic investment, American energy production and economic growth.
$1.7–2.4 trillion
GDP growth unlocked
38–54 million
Homes powered
New good-paying jobs
In multiple sectors across the country
Global competitiveness
Faster approvals will help the U.S. lead in energy, technology and manufacturing
The SolutionBusiness Roundtable encourages policymakers to enact durable, bipartisan permitting reforms.
- Expedited reviews
Expand categorical exclusions, permit by rule and focus NEPA on true impacts
- Tech-driven permitting
Energy & grid buildout
- Litigation reform
- Secure supply chains
- Modern infrastructure
Require digital tools and data-sharing
Fast-track LNG, pipelines, power plants and transmission
Impose reasonable deadlines and reduce injunction abuse
Accelerate critical minerals mining, processing and recycling
Simplify approvals for AI data centers, broadband, fiber and wireless
Resources
DOWNLOADPermitting Reform: Unlocking America's Potential
VISITMcKinsey Study: Unlocking U.S. federal permitting: A sustainable growth imperative
The Latest
ICYMI: Bechtel CEO, Members of Congress Say Permitting Reform Is Needed Now
Dec 19, 2025
E-Flyer: Momentum for Permitting Reform Is Building
Dec 10, 2025
E-Flyer: Five Reasons Permitting Reform Is Urgently Needed
Nov 20, 2025
E-Flyer: Permitting Delays Stall Major Infrastructure Projects, U.S. Economic Growth
Nov 13, 2025
ICYMI: Eastman CEO Mark Costa Highlights Permitting Reform as Key to ‘Revitalizing American Manufacturing’
Oct 23, 2025
ICYMI: Business Roundtable Discusses Urgent Need for Permitting Reform on the “Power Sector” Podcast
Oct 15, 2025
Business Roundtable CEOs Release Roadmap to Revitalize American Manufacturing
Oct 14, 2025
ICYMI: Ready. Set. Let’s Build.
Sep 24, 2025
Business Roundtable Releases Report on Modernizing Outdated Permitting System, Calls for Comprehensive Bipartisan Reform
Sep 15, 2025
ICYMI: Business Roundtable CEOs Press for Permitting Reform at Senator McCormick’s Energy and Innovation Summit
Jul 24, 2025
