Geopolitical risk and the SPEED Act intersect through the Hormuz-driven energy-security urgency that Senate Democrats now cite to justify renewed engagement. Post 019 frames this as the political vehicle that could break the legislative stalemate.
Senate Democrats have reopened negotiations on the SPEED Act, hoping to add transmission infrastructure provisions to the House bill before a narrow legislative window closes in early May. Both parties face mounting political pressure from the Strait of Hormuz crisis and growing data center electricity demands.
Geopolitical risk and the SPEED Act intersect through the Hormuz-driven energy-security urgency that Senate Democrats now cite to justify renewed engagement. Post 019 frames this as the political vehicle that could break the legislative stalemate.
Senate Democrats have reopened negotiations on the SPEED Act, hoping to add transmission infrastructure provisions to the House bill before a narrow legislative window closes in early May. Both parties face mounting political pressure from the Strait of Hormuz crisis and growing data center electricity demands.