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H.R. 3 (114th)

Keystone XL Pipeline Act

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Introduced

6 January 2015

Last action

12 January 2015 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

Sponsors

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13], Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11], Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-10], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4], Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Paul Cook

Subjects

Environment, Energy

Source updated

5 December 2025

Environment · Energy

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Summary

Keystone XL Pipeline Act 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. Maintains in effect any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act. Grants original and exclusive jurisdiction, except for review in the Supreme Court, to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit over any civil action for the review of a federal agency action regarding the pipeline and related facilities. 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.

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Timeline

  1. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 January 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 January 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 19 Reported to House. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the bills are waived. The bills shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 January 2015

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 180 - 237 (Roll no. 15).

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 January 2015

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H180)

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 January 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 January 2015

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153, 1 Present (Roll no. 16). (text: CR H168)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 January 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 266 - 153, 1 Present (Roll no. 16).(text: CR H168)

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 January 2015

    Floor

    Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the bills are waived. The bills shall be considered as read.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 January 2015

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 19. (consideration: CR H168-181)

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 January 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Garamendi moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H179-181; text: CR H179)

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 January 2015

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H179)

    Source: Floor

  15. 12 January 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 3.

    Source: Calendars

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

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