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Faster Approval for Cross-Border Energy Pipelines and Power Lines.

This law streamlines and speeds up the process for approving the construction of oil and gas pipelines and electric transmission lines crossing U.S. international borders, particularly with Canada and Mexico. It replaces complex Presidential Permits with a faster "Certificate of Crossing" system. The goal is to enhance North American energy security, which could impact the stability of energy supplies and potentially consumer costs.
Key points
No more Presidential Permits: New cross-border pipelines and power lines will no longer require the lengthy Presidential Permit approval process.
Faster Project Approval: A new "Certificate of Crossing" system is introduced, requiring the relevant federal agency to issue approval within 120 days after the environmental review is complete.
Accelerated Trade with Neighbors: Approval times for importing and exporting natural gas and transmitting electricity to and from Canada and Mexico are significantly shortened.
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Print number: 118_S_23
Sponsor: Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK]
Process start date: 2023-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_23.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more Presidential Permits: New cross-border pipelines and power lines will no longer require the lengthy Presidential Permit approval process.
  • Faster Project Approval: A new "Certificate of Crossing" system is introduced, requiring the relevant federal agency to issue approval within 120 days after the environmental review is complete.
  • Accelerated Trade with Neighbors: Approval times for importing and exporting natural gas and transmitting electricity to and from Canada and Mexico are significantly shortened.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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