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S 2280 113th Congress Senate Energy Canada Environmental assessment, monitoring, research Federal appellate courts Judicial review and appeals Licensing and registrations Nebraska Oil and gas Pipelines

A bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.

Introduced: May 1, 2014 Introduced by: Hoeven, John Republican · North Dakota See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
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To President
Became law
Nov 18, 2014
Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
Nov 18, 2014
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.
Nov 18, 2014
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6029-6053, S6053-6073)
May 5, 2014
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
May 1, 2014
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
May 1, 2014
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2615-2617)
May 1, 2014
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now November 18, 2014

Under the order of 11/12/14, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 41. Record Vote Number: 280.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2314 Related bill Removing Repeated Executive Delays to Transboundary Approvals of Pipelines and Engineering Act
  • S 2554 Related bill Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act
  • HR 5682 Identical bill To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 1 Republican 19
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · May 1, 2014
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · May 1, 2014
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · May 1, 2014
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Cornyn, John
Texas · May 1, 2014
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · May 1, 2014
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · May 1, 2014
Donnelly, Joe
· May 1, 2014
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · May 1, 2014
FLAKE, JEFF
· May 1, 2014
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · May 1, 2014
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 1, 2014
Heller, Dean
· May 1, 2014
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · May 1, 2014
KIRK, MARK
· May 1, 2014
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Lee, Mike
Utah · May 1, 2014
 R
McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · May 1, 2014
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · May 1, 2014
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · May 1, 2014
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · May 1, 2014
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · May 1, 2014
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · May 1, 2014
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Thune, John
South Dakota · May 1, 2014
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · May 1, 2014
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · May 1, 2014
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