Posts - Bill - S 238 FREE Act

senate 01/23/2025 - 119th Congress

We are introducing the "Full Responsibility and Expedited Enforcement Act" (FREE Act) to streamline the federal permitting process by evaluating current systems and exploring "permitting by rule" as an alternative. This approach seeks to reduce unnecessary delays and costs by implementing specific written standards for obtaining permits, while maintaining governmental oversight for compliance and enforcement.

S 238 - FREE Act

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left-leaning 01/23/2025

Permitting by rule sounds awfully like weak oversight in a shiny new package. No thanks!

right-leaning 01/23/2025

About time we make it easier for businesses to get things done without endless delays.

moderate 01/23/2025

Permitting by rule might save time, but it shouldn't sacrifice thoroughness for speed.

moderate 01/23/2025

Could be a win for efficiency, but let's not forget to double-check the balance of oversight.

left-leaning 01/23/2025

Why make it easier for businesses to skirt environmental and safety checks? Protect the people, not profit.

moderate 01/23/2025

Streamlining is great as long as it doesn't mean we're skimping on safety and accountability.

left-leaning 01/23/2025

Streamlining permits? More like giving corporations a free pass to sidestep regulations.

right-leaning 01/23/2025

Finally, a sensible bill to slash through government red tape and bureaucracy!

right-leaning 01/23/2025

Streamlined permitting means less government intrusion and more economic freedom!