House Joint Memorial No. 2 urges the United States Congress to reform federal permitting policies to enhance the construction of new energy infrastructure in the U.S. The bill highlights the challenges posed by complex federal permitting and environmental review processes, which have become cumbersome and often delay essential energy projects. It emphasizes the need for a more efficient permitting system to support economic competitiveness, energy independence, and the modernization of the energy grid, especially as electricity demand is projected to rise significantly in the coming decades.

The memorial calls for specific legislative reforms aimed at expediting the deployment of energy infrastructure, including limiting excessive judicial processes, preventing misuse of environmental laws that hinder infrastructure development, and ensuring accountability for federal agencies involved in permitting. It advocates for a comprehensive approach to streamline regulations and facilitate the domestic build-out of various modern energy technologies, such as nuclear and hydrogen, to create a reliable and cost-effective energy system. The resolution concludes by directing the Chief Clerk of the House to forward the memorial to relevant congressional leaders and Idaho's congressional delegation.