S. 4027 seeks to amend the Federal Power Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue permits for building and modifying key high-impact transmission facilities that are important for the nation's electricity needs. The bill outlines a specific...
Simple Explanation
S. 4027 is a plan to let a special group, called the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, decide where to build or change important electric wires in the country, working together with local helpers and Native American Tribes. But, some people worry it might not check enough for problems with nature or explain all the rules clearly.