A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Bill journey · stage 1 of 5
Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 1, 2014)
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.
Declares any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to remain in effect.
Restricts any legal challenges regarding a federal agency action and such facilities to judicial review on direct appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
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 happenedNov 18, 2014
Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
Who’s behind it
- Placed on Calendar SenateMay 5, 2014
- Nov 18, 2014Floor
Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
- Nov 18, 2014Floor18000
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
- Nov 18, 2014Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6029-6053, S6053-6073)
- May 5, 2014Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
- May 1, 2014Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- May 1, 2014IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2615-2617)
- May 1, 2014IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate