# Daily on Energy: BAAJA set to blast off

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/daily-on-energy-baaja-set-to-blast-off/
- Published: 2026-11-09T20:03:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T20:23:31+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-on-energy/4797698/daily-on-energy-baaja-set-to-blast-off/
- Topics: Elections, Politics

## Key points

- The Senate is testing support for bipartisan permitting reform.
- BAAJA needs 60 votes to advance.
- Lobbyists are pressing lawmakers after a late bill revision.

## Summary

The Senate is preparing for a procedural vote on a bipartisan permitting reform bill known as BAAJA, which would need 60 votes to advance. The vote is an early indication of support for the legislation, and President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement may also improve its prospects in the Republican-controlled House.

Energy, trade and clean energy groups are lobbying lawmakers, with Citizens Climate Lobby reporting contact with 80 Senate offices and more than 300 House offices. The group hopes 15 to 20 Democrats will support the bill, potentially bringing the vote to about 70; however, the amended text was released only on Saturday, leaving lawmakers little time to review it. CCL backs BAAJA, while groups including the Sierra Club and Climate Justice Alliance oppose it.

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