S. 4944 is a bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on June 24, 2026, by Senators Armstrong, Lummis, Scott of Florida, and Britt. It would speed up the permitting process for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects by improving coordination between federal agencies under the Natural Gas Act, the Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Houston is a major hub for natural gas pipelines and energy infrastructure. Changes to federal permitting rules could affect how quickly energy projects near the city are approved or built.
