The 34 member organizations and labor unions of the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) write in support of S.5653, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (BAAJA), which would streamline federal environmental review, permitting, and judicial review processes. The TCC believes Congress should accelerate project delivery by modernizing the federal review processes without cutting corners on safety or environmental quality. Prolonged reviews, permitting, and litigation delay construction projects, increasing costs and disrupting the workforce. These delays can also raise labor and material rates, resulting in project cost overruns. They also disrupt hiring and create uncertainty for skilled workers. Beyond the jobsite, delayed projects slow safety enhancements, job creation and broader economic growth, particularly in regions where construction drives the local economy