HR 3 · 114th Congress · Energy

Keystone XL Pipeline Act

Introduced 2015-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.(2015-01-12)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2015-01-09
Roll #16
Yea 266Nay 153
Democrats
28 Yea·153 Nay
Republicans
238 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2015-01-09
Roll #16
Yea 266Nay 153
Democrats
28 Yea·153 Nay
Republicans
238 Yea·0 Nay
FailedHouse · 2015-01-09
Roll #15
Yea 180Nay 237
Democrats
180 Yea·0 Nay
Republicans
0 Yea·237 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Keystone XL Pipeline Act Authorizes TransCanada Keystone Pipeline, L.P. to construct, connect, operate, and maintain the pipeline and cross-border facilities specified in an application filed by TransCanada Corporation to the Department of State on May 4, 2012. Deems the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement regarding the pipeline issued by the Secretary of State in January 2014 to fully satisfy the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and any law that requires federal agency consultation or review, including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act. Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities. Declares that this Act does not alter any federal, state, or local process or condition in effect on the date of enactment of this Act that is necessary to secure access from an owner of private property to construct the pipeline and cross-border facilities.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans