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Senate Democrats are calling on technology companies to support permitting reform to address delays in offshore wind projects, which were halted by the White House in December. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and other leaders are tackling bipartisan concerns, while tech lobbyists stress the need to align permitting timelines with data center energy infrastructure. The House's passage of the SPEED Act aims to streamline the National Environmental Policy Act review process, amid ongoing political tensions regarding renewable energy.