Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
House Committee Advances Bill to Speed Up Natural Gas Pipeline Permits Under FERC
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
213–184
Key Points
- Makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission the single lead agency for environmental reviews of certain natural gas pipeline approvals.
- Sets early deadlines for agencies to join the review (about 30–60 days after an application) and limits late “extra” reviews unless truly required by law.
- Pushes agencies to finish their permits within 90 days after the main environmental review is done, and requires updates and explanations when deadlines slip.
- Changes how water impacts are handled by removing the usual state water certification requirement and instead letting states suggest conditions that FERC may include.
- Adds a security check by requiring FERC to consult the Transportation Security Administration about pipeline security and cybersecurity guidance.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333).
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Recommit
On Passage
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
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