H.R.6164: To approve the construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about energy
  • Introduced July 23, 2012
  • Latest Major Action July 27, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Declares that no presidential permit shall be required for the pipeline application filed on May 4, 2012, by TransCanada Corporation for the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border. Deems the final environmental impact statement issued by the Secretary of State on August 26, 2011, to satisfy all requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Declares that this...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Referred to House Natural Resources
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
July 23, 2012

Introduced in the House by Lee Terry (R-Neb.)

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