Streamlining Cross-border Energy Infrastructure: New Rules for Pipelines and Power Lines
This Act establishes a new, uniform process for authorizing the construction and operation of oil and natural gas pipelines and electricity transmission facilities crossing U.S. international borders. The goal is to streamline procedures and enhance energy security, potentially impacting energy supply stability and prices for citizens. It also accelerates approval for projects with Canada and Mexico.
Key points
Introduces a new "certificate of crossing" for border-crossing energy facilities, replacing previous Presidential permits.
Significantly speeds up the approval process for natural gas import/export to/from Canada and Mexico (decision within 30 days).
Prohibits the revocation of existing Presidential permits for energy infrastructure without Congressional authorization, enhancing investment stability.
Exempts existing facilities, pending applications, and modifications to existing infrastructure from the new requirements.
VOTING RESULTS
2025-09-18
52%
For
224
Against
203
Abstain
0
Status:
Passed House
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