To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. (H.R. 5682 (113th)) — United States

Summary

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. Declares any applicable federal permit or authorization issued before enactment of this Act to remain in effect. Restricts any legal challenges regarding a federal agency action and such facilities to judicial review on direct appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. 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

12 November 2014
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 748 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5682 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
12 November 2014
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
12 November 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 November 2014
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
13 November 2014
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5682 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Source: Floor
13 November 2014
Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7972)
Source: Floor
13 November 2014
Floor
Mrs. Capps moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Transportation. (consideration: CR H7971-7972; text: CR H7971)
Source: Floor
13 November 2014
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H7971)
Source: Floor
13 November 2014
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 748. (consideration: CR H7965-7972)
Source: Floor
13 November 2014
Passed
Rule H. Res. 748 passed House.
Source: Floor
14 November 2014
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
14 November 2014
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 - 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 519). (text: CR 11/13/14 H7965)
Source: Floor
14 November 2014
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 252 - 161, 1 Present (Roll no. 519).(text: CR 11/13/14 H7965)
Source: Floor
14 November 2014
Vote
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 192 - 224 (Roll no. 518).
Source: Floor
14 November 2014
Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7965)
Source: Floor
17 November 2014
Introduced
Received in the Senate.
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/5682
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/113/hr/5682
us · 113-hr-5682 · source updated 5 December 2025

To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.