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This bill, called the "SPEED and Reliability Act of 2025", amends the Federal Power Act to streamline the process for siting and permitting electric transmission facilities that are deemed to be in the national interest. The bill provides new definitions for key terms like "improved reliability" and establishes a more comprehensive framework for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to issue construction permits for transmission projects. It requires FERC to consider factors such as reducing transmission congestion, protecting consumers, enhancing energy independence, and improving grid reliability when evaluating transmission facility proposals. The bill also preserves state siting authority while requiring consultation with states, federal agencies, Indian tribes, and landowners during the permitting process. Additionally, it introduces new provisions for cost allocation of transmission projects, ensuring that customers who benefit from the transmission facilities bear the costs, and prevents involuntary cost allocation for customers who receive minimal or no benefit. The bill aims to expedite the development of critical transmission infrastructure by creating a more streamlined and transparent permitting process, while still maintaining protections for local stakeholders and ensuring that transmission projects serve the broader national interest.

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