A Republican bill with 8 Republican cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill creates a fast-track process for approving interstate oil and natural gas pipelines that are labeled as critical to national security. The President is given the power to designate these specific pipeline projects. Once designated, a single federal agency takes charge of all permits and environmental reviews, bypassing normal delays. State, local, and tribal governments are blocked from enforcing laws or requiring permits that could slow down these projects. The bill also allows the President to completely waive major environmental laws if they cause unacceptable delays.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +8
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill centralizes authority in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and preempts state and local regulations.
- Scored +1
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill streamlines the development of critical energy transportation infrastructure.
- Scored +1
Would high-income households be better off under this?
Energy infrastructure stability can benefit broader economic sectors.
The opposite· 3 of 9
- Scored -9
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill prohibits states and local governments from enforcing regulations that delay or increase the cost of covered projects.
- Scored -8
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?
The bill authorizes the President to waive major environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Air Act.
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
The bill allows the President to waive environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, which could increase pollution.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protements for Landowners: Section 3(c)(2) requires pipeline companies to make a good-faith effort to negotiate with landowners and provide a written offer of just compensation at least 60 days before starting any eminent domain proceedings. This ensures property owners receive fair market value, separate payment for temporary construction workspaces, and compensation for any damage to the remaining property.
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Notice and Appraisals: Section 3(c)(4) requires certificate holders to give property owners written notice at least 30 days before filing a condemnation complaint. This notice must include a description of the property, a written appraisal from an independent appraiser, and a statement informing owners of their right to get their own independent appraisal and contest the offered compensation.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Local Control: Section 3(e) strips state, tribal, and local governments of their power to enforce laws, regulations, or permits that might delay or increase the cost of a covered pipeline project. This means local communities lose their traditional voice and ability to set local conditions on pipelines built in their own backyards.
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Bypassing Environmental Protections: Section 3(f) grants the President the authority to completely waive compliance with major environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Endangered Species Act, if they might cause unacceptable delays. This removes crucial public safeguards meant to protect local air, water, and wildlife.
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.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill streamlines the development of critical energy transportation infrastructure. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill authorizes the President to waive major environmental laws such as the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Air Act. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — The bill allows the President to waive environmental laws like the Clean Air Act, which could increase pollution. Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced? — The bill specifically targets the expedited transport of oil and natural gas.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — Energy infrastructure stability can benefit broader economic sectors. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill allows for the acquisition of land through eminent domain, which could impact agricultural property. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill reduces local and state control over land use in rural areas through federal preemption. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The use of eminent domain may disproportionately affect landowners in rural or less affluent areas.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill centralizes authority in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and preempts state and local regulations. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill prohibits states and local governments from enforcing regulations that delay or increase the cost of covered projects. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill limits judicial review to the D.C. Circuit and applies a highly deferential standard of review.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill facilitates faster energy infrastructure development which can support the industrial base.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Strengthening energy infrastructure can enhance the stability of military installations.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The expansion of eminent domain powers could potentially impact land availability for housing.
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2026
- 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.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Vince FongRepublican · California
James GallagherRepublican · California
Darrell IssaRepublican · California
Nathaniel MoranRepublican · Texas
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Dale StrongRepublican · Alabama
Jefferson ShreveRepublican · Indiana
David ValadaoRepublican · California