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Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 6, 2015Energy
H.R. 3

Keystone XL Pipeline Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jan 9, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

What just happenedJan 12, 2015

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND-At Large](R-ND)Sponsor
30 cosponsors30 R
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  • Placed on Calendar SenateJan 12, 2015
  • Engrossed in HouseJan 9, 2015
  • Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015
  1. Jan 12, 2015Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

  2. Jan 9, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jan 9, 2015FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153, 1 Present (Roll no. 16). (text: CR H168)

  4. Jan 9, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153, 1 Present (Roll no. 16).(text: CR H168)

  5. Jan 9, 2015FloorH36110

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 237 (Roll no. 15).

  6. Jan 9, 2015FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H180)

  7. Jan 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with up to ten minutes of debate on the Garamendi motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment which would require TransCanada, the developer of the Keystone XL pipeline, to certify to the President that the oil or other products derived from Canadian oil sands that are transported through the pipeline will be treated similarly to conventional crude oil for the purposes of determining contributions that fund the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was withdrawn.

  8. Jan 9, 2015FloorH36100

    Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H179-181; text: CR H179)

  9. Jan 9, 2015FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H179)

  10. Jan 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3.

  11. Jan 9, 2015FloorH8D000

    Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the bills are waived. The bills shall be considered as read.

  12. Jan 9, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 19. (consideration: CR H168-181)

  13. Jan 7, 2015FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 19 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the bills are waived. The bills shall be considered as read.

  14. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  15. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  16. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  17. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, 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.

  18. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 6, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJan 9, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Introduced in HouseJan 6, 2015

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.

Keystone XL Pipeline Act — Informed