Litigation aimed at delaying or halting energy projects would see tougher limits under Republican legislation introduced Tuesday.
The bill would prevent subsequent legal claims against fossil fuel, transmission, and critical mineral energy projects after litigation has been “finally adjudicated on the record by a court of competent jurisdiction,” according to legislative text obtained by Bloomberg Government.
The legislation aims to end lengthy, serial litigation related to domestic energy development, particularly oil and gas projects. Lawmakers of both parties seeking to improve energy permitting have long wanted to overhaul litigation and judicial review of projects.
The measure also curtails the length ...