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HOUSE 3668119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Last Action
12/15/2025

Actions

  • 2025-12-15Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-12-12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2025-12-12On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334). (text: CR H5814-5816)
  • 2025-12-12Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 184 (Roll no. 334).
  • 2025-12-12On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 194 - 204 (Roll no. 333).
  • 2025-12-12The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2025-12-12Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H5820)
  • 2025-12-12The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2025-12-12DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3668.
  • 2025-12-12Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  • 2025-12-12Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 936. (consideration: CR H5814-5822)
  • 2025-12-09Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 936 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, H.R. 3668 and S. 1071. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, and H.R. 3628 under a structured rule; and H.R. 3668 and S. 1071 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 3898, H.R. 3383, H.R. 3638, H.R. 3628, and H.R. 3668; and one motion to commit on S. 1071.
  • 2025-11-25Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.
  • 2025-11-25Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H. Rept. 119-297, Part II.
  • 2025-09-15Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-09-15 (07)

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

This bill expedites the environmental review of certain natural gas pipeline projects or liquefied natural gas (LNG) import or export terminals for authorizations under the Natural Gas Act.

Specifically, the bill makes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the only lead agency for the purpose of coordinating the environmental review of such projects under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, agencies involved in the environmental review process must defer to FERC's approved scope for a NEPA review.

FERC must invite certain federal, state, local, or tribal governmental agencies to participate in the review process for an authorization and designate the applicable governments as participating agencies by deadlines established by the bill. In addition, FERC must consult with the Transportation Security Administration regarding various pipeline security measures.

The bill prohibits FERC from establishing a deadline for authorizing a project that is more than 90 days after the completion of the NEPA review. It also requires concurrent reviews when multiple federal or state agencies are involved.

Applicants for projects do not have to obtain a water quality certification from states under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. FERC must coordinate its NEPA review with states where a potential discharge into navigable waters may occur.

If a federal or state agency requires an applicant for a pipeline authorization to submit data, the agency must consider any such data gathered by aerial or other remote means that is submitted.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Troy Balderson (R-OH)
  • Neal Dunn (R-FL)
  • Michael Lawler (R-NY)

Subjects

  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
  • Government information and archives
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Oil and gas
  • Pipelines
  • State and local government operations
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
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