# Representatives Propose Permitting Reforms

On September 18, 2026, Representatives Gabe Evans and Scott Peters publicized two bipartisan proposals: the CLEAR Act, which focuses on legal challenges to qualifying transmission projects, and the broader CERTAIN Act, which addresses federal permitting timelines and coordination. Neither proposal is described as enacted, and the signal identifies no solicitation or contract award. For contractors working on transmission and other infrastructure, the proposals could affect project schedules, permitting coordination, and litigation risk if enacted.

- Companies involved in qualifying transmission projects can assess how the CLEAR Act’s proposed approach to legal challenges could affect project risk and planning.
- Infrastructure contractors may find the CERTAIN Act relevant to schedule assumptions and coordination with federal permitting processes; both proposals remain legislative proposals, not current requirements.
- The signal identifies no contract opportunity or award. Contractors can follow the proposals’ legislative progress when evaluating potential changes to project timelines and permitting risk.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Policy, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Congress (Congress)
- U.S. House of Representatives (House)

### Key Quotes
> The district that I represent truly is an all-of-the-above energy district.
> — Gabe Evans, U.S. Representative

> He’s been a good partner in helping find ways to reduce process and make things go faster.
> — Scott Peters, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [ICYMI: Heatmap Highlights Reps. Gabe Evans and Scott Peters’ Bipartisan Push to Fix America’s Permitting System | Representative Gabe Evans](https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-heatmap-highlights-reps-gabe-evans-and-scott-peters-bipartisan-push-fix) - Gabeevans