America's hydropower facilities, transmission projects, and other critical infrastructure investments face increasingly complex and unpredictable permitting requirements that can delay projects for years, increase costs for customers, and discourage investment in reliable domestic energy. While states play an important role in protecting water quality, the current Section 401 process has too often expanded beyond its intended purpose, creating uncertainty for project developers and delaying infrastructure that communities depend upon.

The CURRENT Act takes a balanced approach by:

• Establishing clearer timelines and expectations for certification reviews.
• Ensuring certification decisions are based on compliance with applicable Clean Water Act requirements.
• Requiring greater transparency and consistency in state review processes.
• Providing developers, regulators, and stakeholders with a more predictable permitting framework.

Please contact your U.S. Representatives and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 9855, the CURRENT Act.