Rules Committee · Sep 18, 2025
H.Amdt. 107: Its purpose is not yet published.
Adopted
With no one objecting, no names recorded
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 224–203
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
The Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act aims to create a more uniform and modern process for authorizing energy facilities at international borders. This includes pipelines for oil and natural gas, as well as electric transmission facilities. The bill requires certain projects to obtain a certificate of crossing from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the Secretary of Energy. It also amends existing laws to expedite the importation and exportation of natural gas to Canada and Mexico. Additionally, the act eliminates the requirement for a Presidential permit for these specific energy projects.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Energy companies and construction firms benefit from streamlined permitting processes.
- Scored +5
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
The act significantly reduces barriers to the importation and exportation of energy resources.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The act shifts permitting authority and reduces presidential oversight in favor of agency certificates.
The opposite· 3 of 6
- Scored -3
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
Increased energy infrastructure projects can often impact indigenous lands and resources.
- Scored -3
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The act streamlines permitting, which may reduce the time available for environmental scrutiny.
- Scored -3
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?
By facilitating easier transport of oil and gas, the bill indirectly supports continued fossil fuel use.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 224 yes · 203 no
09/18/2025 · Roll call 277 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Faster Natural Gas Processing: For those involved in the natural gas trade, the bill amends the Natural Gas Act to require the Commission to grant applications for importing or exporting natural gas to Canada or Mexico within 30 days of receiving a complete application (Section 2(b)).
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Streamlined Electric Energy Transmission: The bill repeals the requirement to secure an order under the Federal Power Act, which may affect how electric energy is transmitted to Canada and Mexico (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Certainty for Existing Infrastructure: Modifications to facilities that are already operating or have already been permitted do not require a new certificate of crossing, providing stability for existing energy operations (Section 2(e)).
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Protection Against Permit Revocation: The act prevents the President from revoking existing Presidential permits for these energy facilities unless Congress authorizes it (Section 2(f)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Public Interest Concerns: While a certificate of crossing is generally required, an official or agency can deny it if they find the project is not in the public interest of the United States (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Mandatory Standards for Electricity: Those involved in electric transmission must comply with specific policies and standards from the Electric Reliability Organization, regional entities, or Regional Transmission Organizations/Independent System Operators to receive a certificate (Section 2(a)(2)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Energy companies and construction firms benefit from streamlined permitting processes. Would union members be better off under this? — More infrastructure projects can lead to increased demand for construction and energy sector labor. Would farmers be better off under this? — Lower energy costs may benefit agricultural operations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower energy costs could benefit low-income households. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Energy price stability may provide slight economic relief to the middle class. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Increased energy infrastructure projects can often impact indigenous lands and resources.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — Streamlining energy infrastructure facilitates trade and industry. Is this likely to create jobs? — Streamlining energy infrastructure projects may facilitate economic activity and energy-sector employment. Is this likely to slow the rise in prices? — Increasing the efficiency of energy imports/exports can contribute to more stable energy prices.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The act significantly reduces barriers to the importation and exportation of energy resources. Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Streamlining energy trade with Canada and Mexico may strengthen North American energy security and cooperation.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — Easier infrastructure for natural gas can lead to more stable and potentially lower prices. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill also covers electric transmission, which is essential for renewable energy grids. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The act streamlines permitting, which may reduce the time available for environmental scrutiny. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — By facilitating easier transport of oil and gas, the bill indirectly supports continued fossil fuel use. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Facilitating more oil and gas infrastructure may counter efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The act shifts permitting authority and reduces presidential oversight in favor of agency certificates. Does this make it easier to do business across state lines? — The bill centralizes authorization for cross-border energy projects. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The expedited timelines and new certification processes may reduce the period for public comment and challenge. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — By streamlining federal certificates, the bill may limit the influence of state-level regulatory concerns.
- 9/19/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 9/18/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 277). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4424: 7)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 203 (Roll no. 277). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H4423)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4442)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3062, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3062.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 707. (consideration: CR H4423)
- 9/16/2025
- Rule H. Res. 707 passed House.
- 9/15/2025
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 707 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015 and H.R. 3062. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4922, H.R. 5143, H.R. 5140, H.R. 5125, H.R. 1047, H.R. 3015, and H.R. 3062 under a closed rule, and provides for a motion to recommit on each measure.
- 7/2/2025
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-186, Part I.
- Committee on Transportation discharged.
- Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 151.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 13.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 4/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Introduced in House
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida
John JoyceRepublican · Pennsylvania