Club for Growth President David McIntosh Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation

Will Mitola  |   September 30, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a permitting reform bill stripping overbearing regulations from United States energy production:

“For decades, the Club for Growth has championed deregulation and permitting reform. We commend President Trump and Senate leaders for moving this agreement forward with legislative text. These reforms are critical to expanding American energy production and lowering energy costs for families and businesses. Excessive regulation has constrained production and contributed to higher costs for American consumers. We urge the Senate and House to act swiftly and pass these important permitting reforms.” – David McIntosh, President, Club for Growth.

Earlier this month, Club for Growth and Arnold Ventures co-hosted an energy affordability and permitting reform summit in Columbus, Ohio, outlining the path forward for Congress to boost domestic energy manufacturing and lower utility costs. Featured speakers at the event included:

·     U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright

·     Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair

·     Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH)

·     Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

·     Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH)

·     Sen. David McCormick (R-PA)

·     Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK)

·     CNN’s Scott Jennings

·     Club for Growth President David McIntosh

·     Arnold Ventures Co-Founder and Co-Chair John Arnold

·     Arnold Ventures President and CEO Kelli Rhee

Click here to watch the full event on YouTube.

To schedule an interview with Club for Growth President David McIntosh, please contact Joe Kildea: jkildea@clubforgrowth.org.