Speeding Up Approval for National Security Pipelines
To provide for the expedited approval of interstate oil and natural gas pipelines that are critical to the national security of the United States.
A house committee must act next: committee consideration.
While the bill has support from several House members, it faces strong opposition from those concerned about environmental protections and state rights. It is unlikely to pass a divided Congress.
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The bill blocks tribal governments from enforcing any law that would delay or condition a designated pipeline, and says tribal permits or approvals have no binding effect on the project. This removes a key tool tribes have used in the past to negotiate protections for land, water, and sacred sites near pipeline routes.
“No State, Tribal, or local permit, approval, or certification shall be required for a covered pipeline project.”
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To provide for the expedited approval of interstate oil and natural gas pipelines that are critical to the national security of the United States.
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