The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has voiced strong support for the bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, legislation designed to modernize and streamline the federal permitting process for infrastructure and manufacturing projects, including new and expanded fertilizer production facilities.
TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch highlighted the current challenges fertilizer projects face, including prolonged regulatory uncertainty, costly delays, and complex permitting hurdles that can slow new developments for years or even decades. The reforms proposed in the Act seek to establish clearer and more predictable permitting timelines, improve coordination across federal agencies, reduce litigation delays, and modernize environmental review processes.
These changes could accelerate construction and expansion of U.S. fertilizer facilities—a critical factor in ensuring stable supplies for farmers and improving supply chain resilience, especially as demand increases for domestic fertilizer production. The Act also supports the development of natural-gas pipeline infrastructure that is essential for nitrogen fertilizer manufacturers.
The Fertilizer Institute has been active in advocating for these reforms, urging swift Senate consideration and bipartisan cooperation. The group emphasized that faster approvals would encourage investments in domestic manufacturing capacity, lower production costs for farmers, and contribute to affordable food production across the country.
The legislation reflects a broader push across energy, chemical, and industrial sectors to address longstanding permitting challenges and upgrade infrastructure permitting processes to meet current and future industrial needs.
