HR 1938
112th Congress
House
Energy
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Canada
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
Pipelines
North American-Made Energy Security Act
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49 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 28, 2011
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
Jul 27, 2011
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 26, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 26, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 279 - 147, 1 Present (Roll no. 650).
Jul 26, 2011
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 181 - 248 (Roll no. 649).
Jul 26, 2011
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5538)
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Sutton motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require that the President take all necessary actions to ensure that the Keystone pipeline does not result in unfair increases in gas price and that eminent domain is not used to seize farmland to build the pipeline.
Jul 26, 2011
Ms. Sutton moved to recommit with instructions to Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR H5537: text: CR H5537)
Jul 26, 2011
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5518)
Jul 26, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5537)
Jul 26, 2011
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1938.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 11, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Kucinich demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kucinich amendment No. 11.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee (TX) amendment No. 10.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Johnson (Ga) amendment No. 9, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Johnson (GA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (GA) amendment No. 9.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 8, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hanabusa amendment No. 8.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment No. 7, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment No. 7.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Murphy (CT) amendment No. 6.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Cohen amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cohen demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cohen amendment.
Jul 26, 2011
Committee on Transportation discharged from further consideration.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Christensen amendment.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Eshoo amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Eshoo demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Eshoo amendment.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Rush amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Rush demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rush amendment.
Jul 26, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Welch amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Terry demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
Jul 26, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 370, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Welch amendment.
Jul 26, 2011
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1938.
Jul 26, 2011
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jo Ann Emerson to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.
Jul 26, 2011
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 370 and Rule XVIII.
Jul 26, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1938 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without is in order. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. All points of order against the amendments printed in this report are waived. The waiver of all points of order is prophylactic.
Jul 26, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 370. (consideration: CR H5509-5539)
Jul 26, 2011
Rule H. Res. 370 passed House.
Jul 26, 2011
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jul 25, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 370 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1938 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without installowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. All points of order against the amendments printed in this report are waived. The waiver of all points of order is prophylactic.
Jul 8, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 112-140, Part I.
Jun 23, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 13.
Jun 23, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2011
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Jun 15, 2011
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
May 23, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
May 23, 2011
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.
May 23, 2011
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2011 | House · vote #650 | On Passage | Passed | 279–147 | See who voted → |
| Jul 26, 2011 | House · vote #649 | On Motion to Recommit with Instructions | Failed | 181–248 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
11
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
1 agreed to 10 failed
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 730 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 729 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 728 | Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" | Failed |
| HAMDT 727 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 726 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 725 | Murphy, Christopher | Failed |
| HAMDT 724 | Cohen, Steve | Failed |
| HAMDT 723 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 722 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 721 | — | Failed |
| HAMDT 720 | Welch, Peter | Failed |
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Plain-English summary
North American-Made Energy Security Act - Directs the President, acting through the Secretary of Energy (DOE), to coordinate with each federal agency responsible for coordinating or considering an aspect of the President's National Interest Determination and Presidential Permit decision regarding construction and operation of the Keystone XL pipeline (from Hardisty, Alberta, to Steele City, Nebraska, and then on to the U.S. Gulf Coast through Cushing, Oklahoma) to ensure that all necessary actions are taken on an expedited schedule.
Requires each such agency to comply with any deadline the Secretary establishes.
Directs the President, within 30 days after the final environmental impact statement, but not later than November 1, 2011, to issue a final order granting or denying the Presidential Permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.
States that no action by the Secretary pursuant to this Act shall affect any duty or responsibility to comply with any requirement to conduct environmental review.
Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States must decrease its dependence on oil from countries hostile to its interests, and (2) increased access to Canadian energy resources will create jobs in the United States.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 116.
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